To see and be seen by others requires the driver to clean all snow and ice from the entire vehicle—hood, roof, trunk, lights and windows. Snow left on any of these areas increases the possibility that visibility will be affected when the car is in motion. Before departing, start your car and turn the heater on for a minute or two before using the defroster. This will prevent moisture from fogging the windshield when warm air hits the cold glass. To prevent damage to your wiper blades or wiper motor, be sure the wipers are off before starting the engine. Try to avoid driving when visibility is poor, but if you must drive, keep your speed low, headlights on low beam, and pull off to a safe spot as soon as possible.

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