| Here are some simple tips to help you drive | | | | distance, try to avoid any abrupt lane |
| safely when it is snowing or the roads are | | | | changes. Even on normal conditions, abrupt |
| icy. | | | | lane changes can lead to accidents; adding in |
| | | | ice or snow only increases the chance of an |
| Snow Chains | | | | accident happening. |
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| If it is snowing outside, or there is the | | | | Headlights On At All Times |
| potential for a snow storm, you should plan | | | | |
| on buying or renting snow chains. Even if you | | | | Why would you need your headlights on during |
| have a 4x4, you may be required to use snow | | | | the day? It has nothing so much to do with |
| chains, so be prepared. Most local retail | | | | the time of day, if it happens to start |
| auto stores carry snow chains. | | | | snowing while you are driving, make sure you |
| | | | turn your headlights on. Having your |
| Two Car Length Rule | | | | headlights on, even during the day, helps |
| | | | other cars see you as they approach. Your |
| Remember in driver's education, the two car | | | | taillights will also help cars that are |
| length rule to keep a safe following distance | | | | approaching from behind judge the distance |
| between you and the car ahead of you? In | | | | between them and your bumper. |
| snowy conditions, you definitely don't want | | | | |
| to be much closer that two car lengths. | | | | Bring Supplies |
| Keeping a safe distance between you and the | | | | |
| car ahead of you can help prevent an accident | | | | As careful as you are, there is always the |
| in the event you have to take evasive action. | | | | chance that you are involved in an accident. |
| | | | Make sure you bring supplies like extra |
| Don't Cut People Off | | | | blankets, extra clothes, water, snacks, a |
| | | | flashlight, books or toys to keep everyone |
| Along with increasing your following | | | | occupied while help is on the way. |