Keeping in mind the winter storm that is going to hit the city on Sunday and Monday, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety issued a list of tips for driving safely on icy, snow covered roads:
1.If it is not necessary to go out during the hazardous weather conditions, then don't go. It is always better to stay at home in such situations.
2.If you are driving, concentrate completely on the road. This is not that time of the year when you can get away with one hand texting and the other holding coffee. Drive with both hands on the wheel.
3.Do not drive fast or you may lose control of your vehicle. Many drivers fall in trouble with unseen pockets of icy road. Give yourself plenty of time to reach the destination.
4.Avoid tailgaiting. At higher speeds, do not group up with other vehicles. This will help you avoid chain reaction crashes.
5.Do not use cruise control while driving on ice or snow or sleet. Cruise control is designed for only normal conditions suitable for driving. On slippery and snow covered roads, it may cause wheel spin and loss of control.
6.If you do lose control, do not panic and slam on brakes. Just take your foot of the gas.
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