PREPARING FOR WINTER 2008
Winter weather is on its way, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to make safety their first priority while driving in inclement weather.
The Patrol is offering the following tips to assist motorists with winter driving:
• Allow extra time to get to your destination.
• Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic ahead.
• Pay attention to the roadways and weather conditions, as they can change rapidly.
• Always pay close attention to bridges and overpasses, as they are often the first to freeze over.
• If you do slide off the side of the road, stay with your vehicle and call the patrol at 1-877-7-PATROL.
• If you get stuck in snow, make sure that your tail pipe is free of all snow and debris, to decrease your chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Patrol recommends that in the event of a vehicle breakdown, turn on hazard warning lights, safely position the vehicle as far off the road as possible and open the hood. Place a "help" sign in the rear window, and stay inside the vehicle until help arrives. If a cell phone is available, dial 1-877-7-PATROL for assistance and the call will be directed to the nearest Patrol post.
Troopers suggest all motorists have the following items in their vehicle in case of a breakdown:
• Cell phone
• Road flares or reflectors
• Help or Call Police signs
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Blanket/Sleeping bag
• Small shovel
• Bottled water and energy foods
• Candles and matches
• Tow strap/chain
The Patrol is offering the following tips to assist motorists with winter driving:
• Allow extra time to get to your destination.
• Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic ahead.
• Pay attention to the roadways and weather conditions, as they can change rapidly.
• Always pay close attention to bridges and overpasses, as they are often the first to freeze over.
• If you do slide off the side of the road, stay with your vehicle and call the patrol at 1-877-7-PATROL.
• If you get stuck in snow, make sure that your tail pipe is free of all snow and debris, to decrease your chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Patrol recommends that in the event of a vehicle breakdown, turn on hazard warning lights, safely position the vehicle as far off the road as possible and open the hood. Place a "help" sign in the rear window, and stay inside the vehicle until help arrives. If a cell phone is available, dial 1-877-7-PATROL for assistance and the call will be directed to the nearest Patrol post.
Troopers suggest all motorists have the following items in their vehicle in case of a breakdown:
• Cell phone
• Road flares or reflectors
• Help or Call Police signs
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Blanket/Sleeping bag
• Small shovel
• Bottled water and energy foods
• Candles and matches
• Tow strap/chain
posted by TMC NEWS at 5:15 PM
6 Comments:
I hope that everyone takes the precautions mentioned and that everyone remains safe this winter. Patsy
Wouldn't it be better to call a tow truck and then family or a friend?
That's the whole point isn't it, to get "unstuck" and on your way?
This advice offered to those of you who are new to the planet earth or at least those who have never driven in the winter weather. Ya know it happens about this time every year. In the case of the former we offer the "DUH" award! Haas
Driving today in the snow covered streets I had a lady pull out without enough clearance and I had to lay on the brakes. I was so upset because I knew I would not be able to stop. The worst part is I would have been at fault because I would have rear ended her. My car was all over the road and I thought I was going to have a heart attack. The irony was she had a "grace happens" bumper sticker. Grace doesn't happen when you needlessly endanger lives because you don't have the sense to wait your turn to pull out.
Man people were crazy today. Some people just shouldnt be allowed to drive in the snow. Keep your car off the road if it doesent go.
One thing that was left out was to make sure that your car is in good enough condition to be on the roads in the first place. Years ago I was hit during a snowstorm on I-90 by a car that had 4 bald tires and a non-working defroster. The driver had scraped a little 4 x 8 section of windshield clear and was doing about 45 in a snowstorm and lost control of the vehicle. When the officer arrived, he took one look at the car and cited that driver for an unsafe vehicle. So, make sure your car has good tires and is functioning before hitting the roads. Makes it safer for all of us.
karl
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