Utah Department of Public Safety

Winter Driving Reminders

 

A winter storm is headed our way, just in time for Monday morning’s commute.

We’d like to share the following reminders to help make sure you get where you’re going safely.

Winter Driving Tips

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

• Check the weather
  • http://noaa.gov search your location and destination
  • National Weather Service Salt Lake City Twitter (includes statewide forecasts and information) – http://twitter.com/NWSSaltLakeCity
• Check road conditions
  • http://commuterlink.utah.gov – includes weather and road alerts
  • UDOT Twitter:  http://twitter.com/UtahDOT

ICE AND SNOW, TAKE IT SLOW

• Reduce your speed
• Reduce your speed (so important we’re saying it twice)
• Increase your following distance
• Give yourself more time to get where you’re going
• Buckle up – as always
• Avoid quick stops, starts and turns
• Use gradual movements to help you stay in control
• Travel BELOW the speed limit – the posted speed limit is for dry roads – if it’s wet, snowy or icy, you should be traveling BELOW the speed limit

SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES 

• Scan ahead so you are aware of what’s going on
• Slow down BEFORE you approach emergency vehicles
• Move over a lane if it is safe and clear to do so
• Look where you want to go, not at the crash
• Watch this video to see what the consequences of not moving over can be

PACK YOUR EMERGENCY KIT

You can find more information about winter driving here:

http://highwaysafety.utah.gov/winter-driving/

Please, drive safely!