Any Minnesota native will tell you that driving in the winter here is an acquired skill, not innate. Few states are subject to as much snow, ice, and frigid temperatures as we are! Even though you may be enjoying lovely temperate fall weather right now, it’s always prudent to brush up on what you can do to stay safe on the road before the cold arrives; Minnesota, after all, has been known to be snowed in as early as October!
The science of vehicular safety has been evolving since the dawn of the automobile. We take seat belts, anti-lock brakes and air bags for granted these days, but each of these technologies was born from the persistent desire to reduce accident fatalities and injuries on the road. If we look at virtually any vehicle today, it is furnished with an abundance of mechanisms aimed to heighten safety – from automatic headlamps to traction control to lane departure systems. These driver-assistance technologies enhance convenience but also save lives.