ISP on Winter Weather Driving Tips 01/06/10
Winter Weather Driving Tips
*CLEAR ALL WINDOWS.
*TURN HEADLIGHTS ON EVEN DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
*DON’T USE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE ROADS ARE SLICK.
*WATCH FOR BLACK ICE.
*BRIDGES, RAMPS AND OVERPASSES ARE THE FIRST TO FREEZE.
*REDUCE YOUR SPEED TO ACCOMMODATE ROAD CONDITIONS.
*INCREASE YOUR DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES.
*DON’T DRIVE BEYOND YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL.
*KEEP A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT IN YOUR VEHICLE.
*BUCKLE EVERYONE UP, INCLUDING CHILDREN IN CHILD SEATS.
*PUT DOWN ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY.
*MOVE OVER AND SLOW DOWN FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
*FOR ROAD CONDITIONS: VISIT INDOT’S WEB SITE TrafficWise.IN.gov OR
DIAL 1-800-261-ROAD, (7623).
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