Today I am in the Northwest corner if Missouri heading toward the lower southeast corner of Iowa. Winter storm warnings are numerous and the outlook is not pretty for the coming week. According to NPR:
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/31/133375046/monster-storm-prediction-has-midwest-freaking-out?ps=cprs
When Driving on Snow and ice, the things to remember are:
1. Speed kills... Do not drive too fast for the road conditions, slow down and be gentle with braking.
2. No push, no pull, no slide... if you maintain even rpms with minimal accelerating and minimal braking the risk of sliding on slick roads is dramatically reduced.
3. If you have to stop to put chains on your tires, then it is time to simply get off the road and wait it out. Even with chains the risk of sliding is still present. For that matter, just because you chain your tires does not necessarily mean that others are doing similarly.
4. Extend the length of your following distance. If the car in front of you stops suddenly, will you be able to stop without hitting them or someone else because you sent yourself into a slide?
5. If you do not have to be out on the roads, then do not drive. Better safe than sorry.
Winter weather is no laughing matter when it comes to driving. People every year lose their lives (or sometimes just limbs) in traffic accidents that could have been prevented with simple measures of common sense, common road courtesy, and most importantly Patience, behind the wheel!
Be safe out there in the world people, and please drive safely whether it is winter or summer.
Always safety first ! There is no way around it.
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