Snow accidents – What you need to know

The winter weather brings heavy snowfall, icy roads, reduced visibility, and plenty of severe driving conditions. Just the thought of driving during this season gives many people extreme anxiety. According to statistics, there are roughly 156,000 car accidents during this season. Of those crashes, 76,000 people will be injured, and 1,300 will lose their lives.

The use of defensive driving techniques is the best way to avoid an accident. Knowledge is power, especially when you’re driving in inclement weather. Here are the most common accidents you can encounter during the winter and how you can avoid them.