* Please note
If the police and news reporters do say that driving is not recommended due to poor weather try not to drive, but if you got to drive here is some info to keep you, your passengers, and other people on the road safe.
Winter safety driving tips:
Prior to driving in winter:
1. Get your car in the fall fixed and ready for winter
2. Install 4 matching winter tires
3. Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle (included in the emergency kit: blanket, mitts or gloves/ jacket/ warm hat, a bottle of water, water proof matches, jumper cables, flashlight with batteries, emergency contact numbers [for example 9-1-1, AAA emergency road side assistance, taxi phone number, non perishable snacks.)
4. Make sure you and your passengers are wearing proper clothing for the weather (for example if it's cold make sure everyone is wearing a winter coat, winter boots, mitts/ gloves, winter hat or hood, and a scarf).
5. Learn how to drive safe in winter (for example take a winter driving course through AAA. You can find out more about their classes by visiting http://aaa.com)
6. Plan your trip. Check road conditions prior to departure.
7. Give yourself extra time to travel.
8. Travel with a fully charged and working cell phone.
9. Tell someone you trust where you are going and when you are planning to return.
10. On slippery roads don't use your cruise control
11. Give yourself extra space between vehicles
12. Slow down and make sure everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt.
13. Driving in winter is risky so be patient and alert.
14. Make sure you have extra warm clothes (for example coat/ mitts/ scarf/ hat) and a shovel in your vehicle trunk.
15. Carry some sandbags in your vehicle. They can be used as weights to give the vehicle more traction on icy roads, and they can be used on icy roads to help get your vehicle out of the area.
15. Take a break from driving when needed in a safe and warm location.
16. Bring money in case you need to find an alternate form of transportation, make a phone call on a public phone, buy food, or find shelter until the bad weather passes. Please note if you need to find a safe place to stay for the night you may need to use a credit card at a hotel since many of them don't accept cash or debit cards.
For more information on how to stay while driving this winter please check out the following websites:
1. Weather Network's 11 things to carry in your car during winter:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/insider-insights/articles/12-things-to-carry-in-your-car-this-winter/15863/
2. USA Road Conditions:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/cys/?n=unitedstatesroadconditions
3. Weather network road conditions:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/roads-and-travel/highway-condition/list
If you need help finding your destination please pull over and park your vehicle in a safe spot before checking out the maps and directions provided in the links below.
1. Google map:
http://maps.google.com
2. MapQuest
http://mapquest.com
For up to date weather information please check out the following websites:
1. The Weather Network: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
2. Yahoo! Weather: https://weather.yahoo.com/
* Note: I'm aware that I am missing some contact information for taxi and public transit companies. The reason I am missing that is because I want to give you all links to companies that I know actually do provide service. I have visited the USA but I don't live there. When I was visiting I never used a taxi. But I do believe you have every right to find a taxi should you need it. That is why I am suggesting you find your local taxi and public transit companies contact information using the websites below.
1. Google:
http://www.google.com
2. Yahoo!:
http://www.yahoo.com/
3. MSN.com
http://msn.com
If you are stuck outside and unable to find a safe place to stay. Please call 9-1-1. They can help you out.back to home page
13. Driving in winter is risky so be patient and alert.
14. Make sure you have extra warm clothes (for example coat/ mitts/ scarf/ hat) and a shovel in your vehicle trunk.
15. Carry some sandbags in your vehicle. They can be used as weights to give the vehicle more traction on icy roads, and they can be used on icy roads to help get your vehicle out of the area.
15. Take a break from driving when needed in a safe and warm location.
16. Bring money in case you need to find an alternate form of transportation, make a phone call on a public phone, buy food, or find shelter until the bad weather passes. Please note if you need to find a safe place to stay for the night you may need to use a credit card at a hotel since many of them don't accept cash or debit cards.
For more information on how to stay while driving this winter please check out the following websites:
1. Weather Network's 11 things to carry in your car during winter:
2. USA Road Conditions:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/cys/?n=unitedstatesroadconditions
3. Weather network road conditions:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/roads-and-travel/highway-condition/list
If you need help finding your destination please pull over and park your vehicle in a safe spot before checking out the maps and directions provided in the links below.
1. Google map:
http://maps.google.com
2. MapQuest
http://mapquest.com
For up to date weather information please check out the following websites:
1. The Weather Network: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
2. Yahoo! Weather: https://weather.yahoo.com/
* Note: I'm aware that I am missing some contact information for taxi and public transit companies. The reason I am missing that is because I want to give you all links to companies that I know actually do provide service. I have visited the USA but I don't live there. When I was visiting I never used a taxi. But I do believe you have every right to find a taxi should you need it. That is why I am suggesting you find your local taxi and public transit companies contact information using the websites below.
1. Google:
http://www.google.com
2. Yahoo!:
http://www.yahoo.com/
3. MSN.com
http://msn.com
If you are stuck outside and unable to find a safe place to stay. Please call 9-1-1. They can help you out.back to home page
