Politics & Government
MDOT Shares Safe Winter Driving Tips
The National Weather Service is forecasting a return of winter weather. Since it has been some time since motorists have had to deal with snow and ice, the Michigan Department of Transportation is sharing safe driving tips.
The honeymoon with unseasonable weather is ending Friday, with winter poised to return according to the forecast from the National Weather Service.
The forecast calls for up to three inches of snow Friday with wind gusts up to 26 miles per hour.
With the return of snow, ice and and blowing snow, the Michigan Department of Transportation shared the following winter driving tips:
- Buckle up.
- Slow down when visibility is low and road conditions are snowy or icy.
- Share the road with snowplow drivers and give them room to plow and salt roads.
- Be careful on bridges, they can be icy when roadways are dry.
- Accelerate and brake slowly and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers, especially when merging or changing lanes.
- Don't pump anti-lock brakes.
- Don't text and talk while driving.
When heading out for work, school or errands, don't forget to check out Patch's traffic tab with live updates on commutes along local roadways.
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