Centennial, Colorado based driving school Master Drive is reaching out to the wider community to emphasize the importance of winter driving skills. Master Drive is one of the world’s leading driving schools and has been recognized and featured nationally for their unique programs by a number of national companies and organizations.
Ronn Langford, a representative for Master Drive, says, “Severe icy weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers, and for good reason at that. Winter storms, icy weather and the resulting slippery road conditions have played a significant part in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to statistics provided by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The best winter driving tip we can give is that you don’t drive in winter and, rather, stay at home. However, we understand that going out can be necessary.”
Due to the unpredictable nature of icy roads, it is important that drivers have good winter driving skills and know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. Langford says, “Now, while we can tell you that it is important to have winter driving skills, it’s not something we can teach you without you stopping by Master Drive. However, we can give you a number of tips that will surely help you and may even end up saving your life.”
First and foremost, Master Drive says that drivers should keep a bundle of cold-weather gear in their vehicles—including extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications and more. Further, winter tires should be installed and properly inflated. The driving school also recommends that drivers keep at least half a tank of fuel in their vehicle at all times and not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as on ice and snow.
In the event that driving in the snow is necessary, the most important thing is to drive slowly and adjust the vehicle’s speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice. Paired with the slow speed, one should also take care to accelerate and decelerate slowly. As an additional measure of safety, Master Drive recommends that drivers increase their following distance to five to six seconds, because the increased margin of safety will provide the extra distance needed if they have to stop the vehicle. According to the school, however, drivers should always try to avoid stopping if they can avoid it, as there is a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling.
Additionally, the driving school says that drivers should familiarize themselves with the brakes in their vehicles. Drivers should also take care not to power up hills, as applying extra gas on icy roads will only make the vehicle’s wheels spin. Once the vehicle is moving uphill, Master Drive warns against stopping the vehicle mid-climb, as this represents an unnecessary risk.
The services provided by Master Drive have earned the company a lot of praise from their clients. On Google, Master Drive Denver Driving School has a rating of 4.1/5 Stars. In a recent review, Google Local Guide Crystal Contreras says, “I am in the insurance industry, and it is always relieving to know that the young drivers are taking their classes at MasterDrive. They always answer their phone, and the customer service at all of their locations is great. Eric at the Centennial office is a pleasure to speak with. They never have trouble locating the Certificates when the parents misplace them; even if the student completed their course several years back.”
In another review, Tricia Schulze says, “Both of my kids went through Masterdrive courses, and I highly recommend it for any new driver. They give students the knowledge and confidence to handle many different driving situations. In the driving portion, they are great about giving tips and pointers so that parents can help their new drivers work on different driving elements for improvement. Parents also gain comfort knowing their new driver is prepared for the road.”
Those who want to learn more about Master Drive and the various services they provide can find more information on the company’s website. Additionally, the winter driving school in Denver encourages interested parties to get in touch with Ronn Langford directly via email or phone. In addition to their website, Master Drive maintains a presence on Facebook where they frequently post updates, share blog posts and communicate with their clients.
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For more information about MasterDrive, contact the company here:
MasterDrive
Ronn Langford
(303) 627-4447
15659 E. Hinsdale Drive
Centennial, CO 80112
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