Thursday, February 05, 2004

Well, another wintry forecast is in the cards. We're expected to get a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain overnight. While it's all supposed to switch over to plain rain by noon tomorrow, the morning rush hour will no doubt be a mess. Consequently, this seems as good a time as any to present:

Lugosi's Winter Driving Tips

1) Before taking to the road, clean all snow from your windows, headlights, and taillights. This maximizes your own visibility, as well as maximizing the ability of others to see you.

2) Also clean the snow off the roof of your car. This is not only a courtesy to those behind you by preventing the launch of "snowbombs," but it keeps the snow from sliding down onto your own windshield if you have to make an abrupt stop.

3) While the defroster usually works well keeping the bottom half of your windshield from icing up, the top off can be a different story. Lower your sun visor to trap the warm air coming from the defroster. This will enable you to keep the entire windshield clear.

4) There is nothing worse than freezing to death in a dark, snowbound car. Keep a blanket and flashlight in your vehicle for emergencies.

5) During the winter, people are often faced with snow covered sidewalks and end up walking in the street. If coming up behind an unsuspecting pedestrian, gun your engine to let them know you're back there. The agile ones will quickly scamper out of your way, providing them with valuable exercise.

6) If the roads are icy, drive as fast as you can. If necessary, weave in and out of traffic to get around slower cars and school busses. This enables you to get to your destination faster and minimizes your exposure to dangerous road conditions.

7) If an aging, washed up, has-been singer approaches your car and flashes her jewelry covered breast at you, don't be offended. She just wants attention, so humor her by calling the FCC.


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