What Is Winter Fog?

Winter fog forms on the inside of windshields and windows due to warm, humid air lingering in vehicles as frigid winter temps cool the glass from outside. You can wipe away this fog as a quick solution. To clear your view more quickly from the inside, put your AC on full heat and direct the air as fully as possible onto your glass surfaces. As the air from your heater warms, the air will be able to remove and evaporate more of the moisture collected on your glass. You can also try turning off the air recirculation mode . This pulls dry air in from outside your vehicle instead of recirculating the humid air trapped inside. Car-Lotta reminds you that if you'd rather avoid the hassle of fog altogether, there are plenty of inexpensive products available that ensure you won't have to deal with fogged windows on a busy morning ever again.

Where Are Your Gloves?

Winter driving may get tricky. Having certain items like blankets in your vehicle can help keep you warm in case you get stuck. Did you ever think about storing other accessories that fit with winter appeal? Gloves are a good essential that you may want to keep in your car to keep your hands from freezing whether you’re remaining inside your vehicle or having to step outside.Keep an extra set as your backup in the case the other goes missing or soaked. Water-resistant ones are a plus. Other good winter gear to store includes an extra hat and a scarf and perhaps a pair of snow pants or boots. Car-Lotta wants to know.... What winter-related items do you keep inside your automobile?

Oh My Deer!

Did you kow that if you are involved in an accident in Pennsylvania with a deer your insurance company cannot add a surcharge to your premium? Under Pennsylvania state law, crashes involving deer are considered not-at-fault accidents, and insurance companies cannot add a surcharge to a policyholder’s premium as a result. This does not include drivers that do not come into contact with a deer. Early winter months have the highest rates of accidents involving deer. Pennsylvania had the second highest rate of auto accidents involving deer in the country. Pennsylvanians have a one in 70 chance of being involved in a deer-related accident. Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Now that Daylight savings time has ended, more drivers will be making their daily commutes during these peak hours. To report a dead deer for removal from PA state-maintained roads, you can call the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.