Show patrolman gives daiv driving ing tips T aps for winter the f following safety tips ci on wi winter I 1 anter driving were released this week by lt ted hansen of the utah state highway patrol office here in richfield 1 never drive with a cold motor it may stall just when you need it when you start stait out get the feel of the road and try your brakes while driving slowly to find how they act on the snow or icy road surface 2 you must see danger to avoid it never start to drive without a clear windshield and view to the rear visibility can be lost on both sides of your glass make sure your windshield wipers aie are working and use use your defroster jf it necessary stop and wipe oft off snow ice or mud when driving at night bo bi sure your oui headlights and tail lights are arc clean 3 use tire chains on ico ice and snow never drive without chains chains reduce braking distances Is as much as 60 to 70 percent 4 reduce your speed test road conditions conditions when you start ti try I your brakes your traction and acceleration throttle back and brake gradually wen well ahead of curves turns and nd intersections drive at a speed you can stop regardless of the condition of f the road ke keep ep alert and look look ahead for bad conditions on the road 5 use your brakes sparingly leave your car in gear and slow up by losing momentum if you must use your brakes depress carefully and intermittently at the first feel of grabbing or locking release them atherh and depress again locked wheels act only as a sleigh and cause loss of control in steering and stopping follow other vehicles at a safe distance it takes 3 to 12 times hs as long to stop on snow and ice as on dry road 6 use hand signals for every turn or stop an open window w will ill let in the storm or cold but y your our signal can save a life may do de your life 7 if driving conditions are extremely bad dont take your car out until they improve it if you must drive drive carefully if you must jet get there earlier start woner booner be a wise driver |