A Winter Driving Friendly Reminder
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1) Accelerate Slow and Decelerate Slowly
~Your destination is not going anywhere, take your time.
2) Don t Power Up Hills
~With the extra gas applied your wheels could start spinning on the ice and snow.
3) Know your brakes and car.
~I know my car does okay when it comes to snow and ice, so when I drive I know I need to slowly apply my brakes, just know your car.
4) Don t stop if you can avoid it.
~If you can slow down enough and SLOWLY keep rolling through the stop light.
5) STAY HOME.
Useful Tips For Driving In Winter Weather in Texas
My friend Joe Puma, Chief Meteorologist at ABC-7 KVII is warning folks to stay off the road over the weekend, especially Sunday. But if you have no choice and have to travel here are some tips from Triple A that could save your life.
Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops
Make sure the cooling system is in good working order
Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car
If using all-season tires, check the tread on your tires and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch
Driving on black ice: Tips for avoiding a hidden danger on the road
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) With the winter weather expected in the Houston area soon, it s possible that drivers will encounter black ice on the roads, especially on Presidents Day.
Black ice forms when the air is at or below 32 degrees and rain is falling. The cold ground temperature causes the precipitation to freeze upon impact, creating ice. Sleet and the refreezing of snow or water can also generate black ice.
If you ve never driven on it, here s what you can do to keep control.
Jennifer Stockburger oversees operations at Consumer Reports Auto Test Center. Her number one piece of advice for driving on black ice is to give yourself space around your vehicle.
(Update: Adding ODOT info, advice)
Preparing for a winter storm like this is a lot like preparing for battle
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) While the weather Wednesday was sunny and in the high 40s, David Abbas, the director of the city of Bend s Transportation and Mobility Department, knows wha s coming. We got the crew, you know, anticipating and ready to work some overtime,” Abbas said.
The city of Bend, Deschutes County and Oregon Department of Transportation crews are among the many preparing for the approaching storm. Just throw everything we have at it,” Abbas said.
Deschutes County Road Department Director Chris Doty said they are gearing up for anything.
KC police share winter driving tips
Since Monday, 612 people called 911 after crashes Share Updated: 9:14 PM CST Feb 10, 2021
Since Monday, 612 people called 911 after crashes Share Updated: 9:14 PM CST Feb 10, 2021
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Show Transcript IN SNOW AND ICE. FOR 14 YEARS, OFFICER MIKE MOATS HAS BEEN TRAINING KANSAS CITY POLICE HOW TO SAFELY DRIVE IN ALL CONDITIONS. SIDEWAYS RAIN, SIDEWAYS SNOW, WE’VE BEEN DOING IT. WE JUST FIGURE IF THEY DRIVE IN IT WE’LL TRAIN IN IT. HE SHARES SOME BEST PRACTICES AT THE POLICE ACADEMY’S DRIVING COURSE IN THE NORTHLAND. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD WIPERS. GOOD TIRES, THOSE ARE ALL THE THINGS THAT COME INTO PLAY WHEN YOU’RE DRIVING A CAR OUT HERE IN THIS WEATHER. WITHOUT THOSE, YOU’RE MORE LIKELY TO GET IN TROUBLE. SINCE MONDAY, 612 PEOPLE CALLED 911 AFTER CRASHES. BEFORE SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENS TO YOU, HE SAYS SLOW DOWN. GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF ROOM. HUMAN NATURE IS TO, WE ARE IN A HURRY