How To Drive On Slippery Roads

February 12, 2010

Here are tips for driving on slippery roads from Santa Rosa County Emergency Management.

The best tip — is stay home. But if you must drive:

  • Drive according to the conditions on the road. Remember bridges, overpasses and infrequently travel roads will freeze first.
  • Allow extra time to get to your destination.
  • Don’t use cruise control on icy roads.
  • Reduce your speed and leave plenty of room to stop. There should be at least three times the normal amount of space between you and the car in front of you.
  • To avoid skidding break gently if your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
  • Put extra distance between you and the car in front of you.
  • If your car starts to slide, turn your wheels in the direction it is sliding to straighten it out.
  • Turn on your lights to see and be seen.
  • Clear snow and ice off the headlights, tail lights, mirrors and license plates.
  • Stop the car when necessary to keep the windows clear.
  • Check the windshield wipers to make sure they are not frozen to the windshield.
  • Slow down. Wear seat belts. Never drink and drive.

Comments

3 Responses to “How To Drive On Slippery Roads”

  1. Angi on February 13th, 2010 12:35 am

    Thanks so much for this info, but I think I will just stay at home… Everybody please be careful…

  2. Bonnie Latino on February 12th, 2010 10:18 am

    Remember that bridges freeze first!

  3. Old days on February 12th, 2010 9:17 am

    Most of this is common sense, but if there is one thing I have learned in my time on this earth, it is that “common” sense is anything but common.

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