Winter Driving Tips For BMW Drivers

When winter weather comes, it can often result in dangerous driving conditions. Snow and ice can dramatically decrease visibility, and even after weather events pass, slippery road conditions can add layers of problems to your morning commute. This winter, our BMW dealer serving Rochelle Park wants to make sure you’re prepared. Follow these tips for driving in the snow to ensure smooth sailing through to Spring!

• Take care to accelerate and decelerate slowly. Over-accelerating can cause you to lose traction in slippery conditions. It’s best to speed up slowly, and slow down in a similar manner.
• Take things slow. Snow covered roads make everything slower, and trying to rush things is dangerous. Accelerate slowly, brake slowly, and steer slowly.
• Learn about your brakes. Anti-lock brakes should be pressed hard; they take care of finding traction on their own. If your car is not equipped with anti-lock brakes, it’s best to pump your brakes in slippery conditions instead of holding them down.
• When heading uphill, be especially careful with your accelerator. It’s easier to lose traction while heading uphill, and tougher to regain traction.
• Know when to go out, and when to stay home. This is one of the most important things to consider; even if your car handles well in the snow, others on the road aren’t so well equipped. The safest place to be when it’s snowing is indoors.

The 2017 BMW X3 Conquers Winter Weather

If you’re looking for a luxury vehicle that’s well equipped to handle winter weather, look no further than the 2017 BMW X3 in Rochelle Park at Park Ave BMW. This sophisticated model offers all of the fine appointments you expect from a BMW, and a variety of advanced driving features that help it maintain composure no matter what the road throws at it. A big part of this is Dynamic Damper Control, which adjusts damping characteristics based on the current driving conditions and road quality.

In addition, the 2017 X3 offers a cold weather package, which helps keep drivers toasty during the winter months. This package includes heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a retractable headlight-washer system, helping defeat the problems of cold temperatures and decreased visibility in one smooth stroke. Winter is no problem when you’re behind the wheel of a 2017 BMW X3.

We hope these tips help you drive more safely this winter, and if you’re thinking of upgrading your vehicle, we hope you think of us. To learn more about the 2017 BMW X3, don’t hesitate to contact Park Ave BMW online or by calling (877) 666-6310. We’re located at 210 Rote 17, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662.