With snow and ice hitting the roads in East central Saskatchewan, Winter driving has officially begun.

Temperatures over night that drop down to the negative double digits causes snow that melts to freeze, causing for slippery conditions for drivers.

Aaron Brown is a Automotive Service Technician for Humboldt Canadian Tire.

He talks about what some people do to prepare their car for winter.

"They typically bring their vehicles in and get them serviced. get them ready for the cold weather, check things like coolant, make sure the tires are all good and in proper condition, just general maintenance."

Brown explains the difference between all seasons and winter tires.

"All season tires are kind of like the "Jack-of-all-trades" of tires. They're pretty good at everything, but they're really not great at any one thing. Winter tire on the other hand is a specific tire, they're made softer, they tend to track better in the snow and ice, and their biggest advantage is the stopping performance."

Brown offers some helpful tips with winter driving.

"Make sure the breaking system on your vehicle is in good working order. The roads are slippery and you're going to need a little extra room to stop. If you're breaks aren't working properly, you're not stopping."

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