Subaru Driving Tips

Practice

Start slow and spend time accelerating, turning and stopping.

Getting started

Clear snow & ice from every part of your car & check that the accelerator, brake pedal & other controls operate smoothly.

Plan your trip

Take a little time to check on current road conditions before you leave. Ensure that your vehicle is in good working order and that you have good wiper blades, antifreeze in your radiator, tyre tread and brakes

Extra gear

Always carry extra clothing, food and water. In the event you are held up for some reason you will be glad to be able to stay warm and hydrated. Carry an ice scraper or something that can function as one, cars can get very icy in the carpark.

Maximise Grip

Check the tyres are inflated to the correct pressures & only use a space-saver in an emergency. Carry chains for when it snows (especially if you don’t own a Subaru), & practice fitting them beforehand.

Consideration

Driving on snow can be stressful so a little common courtesy can go a long way. If the driver ahead is far more timid than you, just take a deep breath.

Obey road signs

These are here for your safety, if the road is closed it is for good reason and will be open again as soon as it can be made safe.

Slow down

When it comes to winter driving, speed will be the difference between staying on the road and not. Slow Down. Avoid sudden movements, accelerate and brake smoothly and gently – before you really need to.

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Subaru vehicles are particularly well suited for winter driving. The All-Wheel Drive system automatically transfers power from the wheels that slip, to the wheels that grip. If you need a reminder of why Subaru is the ideal match for the mountain, simply look at what our team drives. We're in Subarus for a reason!