Safety is always of prime importance. One doesn't enjoy a ball game, a show at the theater or a television program without the element of safety. We almost always rely on our automobile to transport us from place to place.

Sometimes "mother nature" makes things difficult on the roadways of Milwaukee and beyond. Winter brings with it below freezing temperatures, snow, ice and other conditions that can be hazardous. A trusted SUV from the Ford brand can make driving in the winter that much easier.

Your SUV is going to want to have a few essential things for maximum driving in the wintertime. All-wheel-drive is one of these things. It can make all the difference in whether or not you make it up that icy slope.

If you haven't driven a vehicle with all-wheel-drive during the winter months before, you will love to visit Lake Ford for a test drive. The Ford Edge is an excellent choice for winter for reasons beyond its all-wheel-drive capability. Having the ability to have safety features assist you on the roadways is more important than you may think.

Blind-Spot Monitoring is one of those practical safety features that come in handy during the winter. It can be difficult enough trying to check your blind spots for an open lane when the weather conditions are pristine. Add blowing snow and other factors that challenge visibility and the road gets a bit more challenging. Blind-Spot Monitoring will alert you when there is an object in the lane you wish to merge into, ensuring peace of mind.

Along with the Ford Edge, the Explorer is a perfect SUV for winter driving. It has high ground clearance, powerful powertrain and all-wheel-drive capability worthy of meeting the harshness of winter driving.

Our team here at Lake Ford knows how winter weather can impact getting around. The changing of the season shouldn't mean that you have to stay put until the winter ends. Stop in today to see our full inventory to judge what vehicle is going to make sure you get around safely in the wintertime. The right SUV can make that icy dirt road a little more drivable.