What’s at Stake?

Winter driving is hazardous at the best of times, but slippery roads and reduced traction can make it deadly. Prepare for winter driving before winter storms head your way.

What’s the Danger?

Driving on wet, icy, or snowy roads increases your odds of losing control of your vehicle. These conditions also increase how long it will take to stop your vehicle.  Depending on conditions and the type of vehicle (i.e. car or semi-truck) it can take 10 times the normal stopping distance or more when road conditions are dicey. Other dangers include:

• Black ice happens when transparent ice covers the road. Your […]

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