Snow, sleet, and ice are around the corner. Recent news stories have highlighted the challenges ODOT is facing with hiring people to drive snow plows which could lead to longer clearing times on primary and secondary roads.

Here are some tips to keep it between the ditches this winter:

Before You Go

Check your battery — battery power drops in colder temperatures
Check your tires — check the tread on your tires and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch
Check the tire pressure — tire pressure drops in colder temperatures
Wipers and fluid — replace your wipes and add fluid rated for negative temps
Remove Snow and ice — clear off your windows and mirrors

How to Avoid a Crash

Cruise control — do not use cruise control in wet or wintery conditions as your car will accelerate if your tires loose traction
Take your time — accelerate and decelerate slowly
Give more space — stopping distance increases so give the vehicles in front of your more space by increasing your following distance
Steer into the skid — take your feet off the pedals and turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; once you gain traction you will not have to overcorrect
If possible, do not stop when going uphill

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