MANY DRIVERS AREN’T READY FOR WET ROADS. ARE YOU? While drivers from Idaho to New York are skidding on ice and drifting into READY OR NOT, HERE COMES ‘WINTER’!
their light on? Modern bikes are impossible to run without the headlight. Take a page out of their book and keep yours on, too. This will help you see during storms and make you easier for other drivers to spot. Just remember that in fog, your high beams may make it harder for you to see ahead. Even so, bad things can happen. If you do find yourself hydroplaning or losing control, don’t panic. Slowly back off the gas and steer where you want to go. Don’t stomp on the brake — braking while hydroplaning can cause you to lose control further. Car skidding out? Steer in the direction of the skid. When safe to do so, apply the brake. If you end up in an accident, call emergency services immediately and then your insurance company. Outside of driving, make sure you have updated insurance and registration info in your car. A few blankets, a flashlight and change of batteries, and a set of jumper cables round out the start of an emergency kit for your vehicle. With air travel still limited due to COVID-19, we expect a lot more road trippers than usual this holiday season. That emergency kit is a must for those drivers, as is awareness about road conditions they don’t usually encounter, such as whiteouts, icy roads, and driving on the sand or gravel some jurisdictions put down for traction.
snowbanks, we Floridians get to enjoy the sun and … wait, is that a rain cloud? Let’s face it: Wet-season commuting isn’t always a Sunday drive. With weather worsening by the day, here are some tips for driving around town this winter — and a few for you holiday road trippers, too!
You won’t be surprised by this first one: Slow down! It especially applies when rain is coming down. Anti-lock brakes and steering assist are great, but they don’t make up for crummy road conditions. Rain means it’s hard to steer, hard to brake, and hard to see. Slowing down helps all of that and lessens the chance of an accident.
Speaking of seeing, let’s talk about lights. Have you ever noticed that motorcycles always have
We hope these tips help you stay safe this winter. And if you have questions, comments, or tips of your own, we hope to hear from you. Give us a call!
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RUSSIAN TEA CAKES
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, at room temperature
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2 cups flour
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus extra for rolling cookies)
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1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
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DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. Using a mixer, cream butter in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the vanilla, then gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. 4. Sift flour, measure, then sift again with the salt. Add gradually to the butter mixture, then add nuts and mix well. 5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On an ungreased baking sheet, place tea cakes 2 inches apart. 6. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. 7. Let cool slightly, then remove cakes from the baking sheet and roll in powdered sugar. Place on a cooling rack to cool completely. 8. Before serving, roll cookies in powdered sugar again.
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