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Turn headlights on and other safety tips for driving in winter conditions

January 6th, 2022 9:43 am
Turn headlights on and other safety tips for driving in winter conditions      
Good Morning Sublette County, we are supposed to continue receiving snowfall and diminished visibility on our roads today. Another friendly reminder of some safety tips while driving in winter conditions:
-TURN YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON, even in the daylight you should run with headlights on so other drivers can see you coming at them in white out or low visibility conditions.
-Always buckle up!
-Slow down and give extra stopping distance between vehicles
-Take some time before you leave to dust off the snow on your vehicle, scrape windows and warm your car up so the defroster can keep windows clear
- If at all possible, keep your fuel as close to full as possible and avoid letting it drop below a quarter tank
-If you do get stuck or break down, turn on hazard flashers so other motorists can see you, stay in your car and don’t be out of your vehicle in traffic
-Stock some essentials in the car in case you become stuck or stranded
- Small snow shovel and ice scraper
-Jumper cables, flashlight, town ropes and emergency markers
-blankets
-Cell phone charger, water and some snacks