They posted this at work. Be safe out there.
Please see below for safety tips for driving in winter weather.
• Check the road conditions in your area via the internet or stay tuned to local news broadcasts for more information on roadway and weather conditions.
• Remove snow and ice from your vehicle before you drive, making sure the headlights and taillights are visible.
• Drive with your low-beam headlights illuminated.
• Increase your following distance.
• Brake gently in slow, steady strokes to see how much traction you have, and begin braking early when approaching intersections or stops.
• Never use cruise control in winter driving conditions.
• Remember that four-wheel drive helps you get going quicker, but it won’t help you stop any faster.
Tips if you get stranded on the roads:
• Never leave your car behind
• If you can, get your car out of the way of traffic
• Put your hazard lights on
• If you have a reflective triangle, put it outside the vehicle
• Resist the urge to keep your engine running continuously; run 10-15 minutes per hour with a window cracked
• Make sure your exhaust pipe is cleared
• Touch base with family, friends or co-workers before heading out or heading home
• Make sure you have your cell phone charger
It is advised to keep the following items in your vehicle (a.k.a Winter Survival Kit!)
Flares
Blankets and warm clothes
Shovel and scraper
Flashlight and batteries
Lighter or matches
First-aid kit
Booster/jumper cable
Chain/tow strap
Non-perishable food
Water
Please see below for safety tips for driving in winter weather.
• Check the road conditions in your area via the internet or stay tuned to local news broadcasts for more information on roadway and weather conditions.
• Remove snow and ice from your vehicle before you drive, making sure the headlights and taillights are visible.
• Drive with your low-beam headlights illuminated.
• Increase your following distance.
• Brake gently in slow, steady strokes to see how much traction you have, and begin braking early when approaching intersections or stops.
• Never use cruise control in winter driving conditions.
• Remember that four-wheel drive helps you get going quicker, but it won’t help you stop any faster.
Tips if you get stranded on the roads:
• Never leave your car behind
• If you can, get your car out of the way of traffic
• Put your hazard lights on
• If you have a reflective triangle, put it outside the vehicle
• Resist the urge to keep your engine running continuously; run 10-15 minutes per hour with a window cracked
• Make sure your exhaust pipe is cleared
• Touch base with family, friends or co-workers before heading out or heading home
• Make sure you have your cell phone charger
It is advised to keep the following items in your vehicle (a.k.a Winter Survival Kit!)
Flares
Blankets and warm clothes
Shovel and scraper
Flashlight and batteries
Lighter or matches
First-aid kit
Booster/jumper cable
Chain/tow strap
Non-perishable food
Water