Safe and comfortable winter driving
In order to safely survive the difficult winter season for drivers, in addition to the mandatory annual tire change, we must remember about safety and physical comfort while driving a car - for ourselves and our passengers.
First of all, let's think about proper preparation for riding. 
themselves are drivers. Adopting an inappropriate driving position can impair our motor skills and, in the event of a possible collision, lead to more serious injuries.
Before fastening your seat belts, the most important thing is to keep your hands and feet away from the steering wheel and pedals. “Remember to take a position that allows our legs to remain slightly bent at the knees even with the clutch fully depressed,” recalls Jan Sadowski, Link4 auto insurance expert. There is a common misconception, such as that the legs should be completely straight after pedaling. Remember that it is also unacceptable for your feet to stick to the steering wheel while driving.
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The second point concerns leaning back against the seat. - When we stretch our hands to the steering wheel, the entire surface of our back should be in contact with the seat. Thanks to this, at the time of a potential collision, we reduce the risk of damage to the spine, says Jan Sadowski from Link4. The third rule is to keep both hands on the steering wheel at a quarter to three while driving. Thanks to this, we have a chance to correctly execute every maneuver that requires a quick response to an unforeseen traffic situation.
How to properly take care of the safety of passengers in our car? The basis is the obligatory fastened seat belts - including for those sitting in the back. At the same time, we must remember not to carry more people than allowed by the vehicle manufacturer. We must take special care when transporting children in child seats. Recent studies show that 70 percent of parents still use incorrect seat orientation and retention. – Remember to install rear-facing seats for children under two years of age. This arrangement of the seats leads to the fact that the braking forces are evenly distributed over the entire surface of the body, and their forward-facing focusing all efforts only on the points of contact of the body with the belts, recalls Jan Sadowski from Link4.
Finally, let's not forget the proper way to carry luggage. Objects that are heavy or large must be secured so that they do not pose a threat to the safety of passengers as a result of possible sudden braking.
