- Turn off cruise
- Avoidquickstarts,stopsandfastAccelerate,brakeandsteersmoothly andgradually.
- ReduceSpeedlimitsarebasedonnormalroadandweatherconditions,not winter roadconditions.
- DonotslamonApplysteadypressureonABS-equippedvehiclesandpump the brakes if necessary on non-ABSvehicles.
- Always comply with all posted traction device Note: Some traction requirements have changed.
- Ifyourvehiclehassnowtires,installandusethembetweenOctober1andApril 30.
- Keep additional distance from other
- Watch carefully for snow removal
- Do not pass without good distance and sight
- Useextracautiononbridges,ramps,overpasses,andshadedareas-theymay freeze
- Maintain a high fuel
- Ifthevehiclebeginstoskid,steerindirectionofslideandslowlyremovefoot from the
- Be aware of black
- Ifparkedorstuckinsnow,leavethewindowslightlycrackedforventilationand make sure vehicle exhaust system is clear of
Written by: Yvonne Beasley, Reno Gazette-Journal 11/2018