Winter Weather Information/Driving Tips

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DRIVING TIPS

Reduce Speed

• When it snows, use your head not your feet. Slow down for wet, snowy or

  icy conditions, when visibility is poor or when conditions are changing or

  are unpredictable. Don’t turn your vehicle into an ‘off-road vehicle’ by

  driving too fast for conditions.

• Avoid excessive actions while steering, braking or accelerating to lessen

  the chances of losing control of your vehicle.

• Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady

  spots. These are all candidates for developing black ice — a thin coating

  of clear ice that can form on the pavement surface that may be difficult to

  see.

• Drivers should allow additional space between their vehicles and others

  sharing the road. Winter road conditions often result in longer stopping

  distances.

• Don’t take chances when pulling out in front of approaching vehicles.

  Remember, they may not be able to slow down and you may not be able

  to accelerate as quickly as on dry pavement.

• Avoid using cruise control in winter driving conditions. You need to be in

  control of when your vehicle accelerates — don’t let the cruise control

  make a bad decision for you