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What's the best way to drive safely in the snow?

Simon Miyerov
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Simon Miyerov is the President and Driving Instructor for Drive Rite Academy, a driving academy based out of New York City. Simon has over 8 years of driving instruction experience. His mission is to ensure the safety of everyday drivers and continue to make New York a safer and efficient driving environment.

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Just slow down and leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you. It's best to have a big cushion when you're driving in poor weather. Other than that, just go with the flow of traffic and drive defensively.

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Should I not buy a Prius if I live in a cold climate?

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You can still buy one. My Prius, like my three other conventional vehicles, gets snow tires fitted in the winter. The road-holding, traction and stability are excellent: the front/back weight balance on the Prius is quite even (engine in front, battery and fuel tank in back), which makes stability good, and snow tires help maintain traction that is otherwise impaired for an equally balanced vehicle like the Prius. In fact, as the Prius uses electric motors during a gentle acceleration from a standing start, the torque is controlled more progressively than with a gasoline or diesel engine and a transmission in first gear, so your pull-aways will be smooth, skid-free, and professional-looking.

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Should I not buy a Prius if I live in a winter climate?

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No, you can buy one. Many people drive a Prius in the winter. Good snow tires really help. If you live in a rural area where roads aren't plowed much, that would be a consideration, though.

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Is the Prius front-wheel drive?

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Yes, which helps it grip the snow and makes it a better winter driver.

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