1. Winter Driving Get your vehicle prepared for winter conditions!

2. Your POV - Ready for Winter? Ensure you POV is ready for the cold Ensure you POV is ready for the cold Check all fluids Check all fluids Oil Oil Antifreeze Antifreeze Windshield washer Windshield washer Replace windshield wipers if needed Replace windshield wipers if needed Check tires Check tires Proper Inflation Proper Inflation All-Season or Winter All-Season or Winter Tread depth Tread depth Winter Survival Kit Winter Survival Kit

3. Winter Safety The winter will start immediately, there are two important concerns The winter will start immediately, there are two important concerns Get acclimated to the weather Get acclimated to the weather Winter driving conditions and techniques Winter driving conditions and techniques Plan ahead for weather changes Plan ahead for weather changes Leave early, arrive alive! Leave early, arrive alive!

4. Black Ice Dangerous because you can’t see it Dangerous because you can’t see it Common areas you find black ice: Common areas you find black ice: Bridges Bridges Overpasses Overpasses Underpasses Underpasses Shaded areas Shaded areas Most any road in the Eifel during winter Most any road in the Eifel during winter What do you do if….. What do you do if….. Do not panic! Do not panic! Don’t make sudden changes in speed/direction Don’t make sudden changes in speed/direction Ease off of the accelerator Ease off of the accelerator Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding Steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding

5. Winter, Summer or All-Season Tires? Winter or All-season tires are required when driving on SNOW and ICE Winter or All-season tires are required when driving on SNOW and ICE Driving without = €20 fine Driving without = €20 fine Driving without & hinder another motorist = €40 fine Driving without & hinder another motorist = €40 fine The "M+S" or "M/S" indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability The "M+S" or "M/S" indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability Most radial tires have these markings; hence they have some mud and snow capability Most radial tires have these markings; hence they have some mud and snow capability No studded tires are permitted No studded tires are permitted

6. Tires marked with the pictograph of a peaked mountain with a snowflake meet snow traction requirements, and are designed for use in snow conditions Snow Tires Do not mix tires - install four snow tires Do not mix tires - install four snow tires Do not use old worn tires - snow traction is reduced Do not use old worn tires - snow traction is reduced Proper air pressure = Improved performance Proper air pressure = Improved performance Snow or All-Season tires required in Winter Snow or All-Season tires required in Winter

7. Stopping Distance with Winter vs. All Season Tires