Winter crashes on ice and snow rarely come out of nowhere. They are usually the result of familiar mistakes, from driving too fast for the conditions to heading out in a poorly prepared vehicle. I ...

As winter travel reaches its peak, many drivers assume that experience alone is enough to handle slick roads, reduced visibility, and unpredictable weather. Mercury Insurance cautions that winter ...

Winter does not damage cars by itself. The damage comes from repeated cold starts, thicker fluids, salt exposure, low grip, and rushed maintenance. Most of the costly stuff is slow, cumulative wear, ...

Experts advise slowing down and increasing following distance when driving in snow or on ice. While weather is a factor, driver behaviors like speeding and following too closely cause most crashes. If ...

Rear view of a white pickup truck on the road during heavy snowfall. Each year, winter weather brings several challenges to drivers—one of the most notable is frozen precipitation. Snow, sleet, and ...

Infiniti engineers recommend pre-winter checks for tire pressure, tread depth, and snow tires. Up-to-date wiper blades and winter washer fluid boost visibility in icy conditions. Keep a winter ...

The Tri-State’s first significant snowfall of the season left many drivers brushing off their windshields and wondering what the law actually requires when it comes to clearing snow from their ...

Car buyers typically ask for safety advice during winter storms about choosing between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The two concepts appear to share common characteristics at ...

“Snow squalls pose serious threats to personal safety and property and produce costly transportation disruptions due to multi-vehicle pileups,” the NWS warns. “There is no safe place on a highway when ...

New York drivers who fail to clear snow from their vehicles after a storm could face steep penalties, even though the state has no law specifically requiring snow removal.