Mercury Insurance Shares Winter Driving Essentials to Help Motorists Stay Safer on the Road

Why Winter Driving Demands More than Confidence – and How a Few Small Steps Can Reduce Crash Risk LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter travel reaches its peak, many drivers assume that experience alone is enough to handle slick roads, reduced visibility, and unpredictable weather. Mercury Insurance cautions that winter driving risks are often underestimated—even by seasoned motorists—and encourages drivers to revisit the fundamentals before heading out. "Winter driving doesn't usually fail b ...