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Motorists
must always make adjustments when road conditions change. Wet roadways and freezing
temperatures have created treacherous driving conditions, resulting in more accidents
on the roadways. Here are a few reminders:
Ice on roads at -1șC is twice as slippery as ice at -18șC, so pay special attention.
There has been about a 6 per cent increase in accidents reported from October
to December 1999, as compared to the same period for 1998.
Watch for shaded spots, bridges, overpasses and intersections where ice is likely
to form first or be the most slippery.
Speed limits aren't goals - they're maximums under IDEAL
conditions! SLOW DOWN when conditions
are poor.
Maintain a RoadWise distance of about six seconds between you and the vehicle
ahead of you when the road is slippery. |
RoadWise
Tip
You
are the best safety feature your vehicle has. The ability to control your vehicle
on the road may save a life - it could be yours!
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