Winter Safety Part 1

Winter has finally arrived - this means holidays, family, friends, and a lot of good food is headed your way! However, winter also brings with it snow and ice, which are beautiful and fun, but also dangerous when it comes it comes time to visit those family and friends. The first step to safely driving during the winter is roads and lots being properly salted so to prevent ice buildup and to effectively and quickly melt any existing ice. Here are some other things to keep in mind this winter to ensure you stay safe on the roads:

·         If you need to quickly defrost ice on your windshield, do not pour hot water on it to do so. If you absolutely need to, use lukewarm water as hot water will damage it.

·         When the temperature hits numbers below around 44 degrees, a compound in your tires will begin to harden a bit, resulting in them having less of a grip on the road.

·         Sun glare during the winter is often times worse than during warmer months due to the reflective nature of snow and ice. Combat this by making sure you have sunglasses in your car for whenever the low winter sun begins to affect your vision.

·         Factor in more time for yourself in the morning so you can properly de-ice your vehicle before leaving.

These are just a few things to keep in mind to remain safe this winter when you’re driving. Of course, rock salt ice melt is an important part of keeping the roads safe. At Rock Salt USA, we provide bulk, professional grade rock salt for sale that quickly and efficiently melts ice to get people back on the roads faster. For more information on our rock salt for sale, visit RockSaltUSA.com today.