1. Motorists are advised to practice defensive driving and exercise caution
at all times.
2. Before beginning your trip, check the current road conditions and the
weather forecast.
3. Be prepared for changing road conditions. Store a backpack or kit in your car
with an ice scraper, jumper cables, a first aid kit, and blankets.
4. Keep a full tank of gas in your car during winter driving conditions.
5. Keep a safe distance when following other vehicles especially snow plows.
Remain 100ft behind a snow plow.
6. Proper snow tires should be part of your fall/winter driving maintenance
schedule.
7. Listen to your local radio stations during extreme weather conditions for
road closures and weather updates.
8. Safe drivers know their limits. If the roads are bad, remember: “Ice and
snow, take it slow, or just don’t go”.