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As you prepare for spring, it is important to keep in mind that you will be spending a significant time in your car. Many people look forward to spring road trips (such as spring break trips) and other fun events that can take place in their cars. In order to drive safely and smartly, it is important that you and your car are ready for spring.

We all know that spring is the season of spring showers - rain showers that can make driving conditions treacherous and unsafe. Here are a few ways that you can prepare your car and your driving skills to take on rainy spring driving conditions so that you stay safe:

Check Your Tires

Your tires will be the only part of your car that is directly connected to the slippery spring roads. Therefore, it is important that they are ready for the task of keeping you on the road driving safely. The most important thing that you need to know about your car tires as you prepare for spring driving is that safe tires have treads on them. Treads are the grooves that help your tires grip the surface of the road and dispel water from the surface of the tire.

Your tire treads should be deep so that your tires can grip the road. If they have become bald - or if the treads have worn down - then your car may slip and slide on slippery road surfaces. In such a case, it’s time to change your tires so that you can have optimum control on road surfaces.

Know Road Surfaces

The surfaces of roads act differently when you drive over them. For example, steel grades in construction sites or on bridges can become slippery in the spring rain. Be sure that you are aware of how your car reacts to these different road conditions so that you can control your car as you drive over them.

Windshield Wipers

As spring draws near, you can expect to use your windshield wipers more and more to keep your windshield clear and your line of vision open. Make sure that your wipers are not cracked and that they have a smooth connection with the glass of your windshield for optimum effectiveness. You may need to replace them if they streak or are broken in any parts.

Contact us today www.getyourcarloan.ca to learn more about how you can get a new car ready for spring!