Winter Driving Tips

CLEAR ALL WINDOWS

TURN HEADLIGHTS ON EVEN DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS

DON’T USE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE ROADS ARE SLICK

WATCH OUT FOR BLACK ICE

BRIDGES, RAMPS AND UNDERPASSES ARE THE FIRST TO FREEZE

REDUCE YOUR SPEED TO ACCOMMODATE ROAD CONDITIONS

AVOID TAILGATING-INCREASE YOUR DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES

GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO GET TO YOUR DESTINATION

KEEP A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT IN YOUR VEHICLE

BUCKLE EVERYONE UP, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN IN CHILD SEATS

PUT DOWN ELECTRONIC DEVICES

MOVE OVER SLOW DOWN FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES

BEST SOURCES OF ROAD AND WEATHER INFORMATION ARE YOUR LOCAL TELEVISION AND RADIO MEDIA

ROAD CONDITIONS: visit INDOT’s web site www.TrafficWise.IN.gov  or dial 800-261-ROAD (7623).