pstrongltfont size4gtWith the approaching winter weather and a winter weather ADVISORY until Friday morning you should know a few tips on preparing for the drive in these adverse conditions.strongltfont sizegtbrppstrongstrongfont color000000Beforefontstrong leaving homeimg styleMARGIN-LEFT 5px altcarstuckinsnow srchttpwww.in.govdhsimagescarstuckinsnow.jpg fcksavedurlhttpwww.in.govdhsimagescarstuckinsnow.jpg width186 alignright border0 height123 hspace5strongpulliFind out about the driving conditions and pay attention to weather reports on the radio.nbsp liliRemove any snow on your vehicles windows lights brake lights and signals. liliCheck your vehicles tires wiper blades fluids lights belts and hoses. liliLet someone know your destination route and expected time of arrival. liliBecome familiar with your vehicles winter weather operating characteristics. Front-wheel-drive vehicles generally handle better than rear-wheel vehicles on slippery roads because the weight of the engine is on the drive wheels improving traction.liulpstrongOn the roadstrongpulliKeep your gas tank at least half full. Fill the tank before you park for lengthy periods. This will help prevent fuel line freeze-up. liliIf you need to turn on your wipersltfont colorredgt you need to turn on your lights.ltfont colorgt liliRemember to drive well below the posted speed limit and leave plenty of room between cars. liliBe cautious of black ice. Roads that seem dry may actually be slippery and dangerous. Take it slow when approaching intersections off-ramps bridges or shady areas. liliStay attentive and ltugtreduce speedsltugt during times of limited visibility. liliGive snowplows room to work. The plows are wide and can cross the centerline or shoulder. Do not tailgate and try not to pass. liliGive yourself space remember it takes your car extra time to stop on slick and snowy roads liliUnderstand your vehicles brakes and how they work. Brake early brake slowly brake correctly and never slam on the breaks. liliWhen driving on ice and snow do not use cruise control and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. liliTake it slow when merging into traffic. liliBe aware of what is going on a head of you because actions by other vehicles will alert you to problems more quickly giving you that split-second of extra time to react safely.liulpltfont size4gtstrong We have more tips on winter preparedness you can download in our a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindex hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindexDownloada section of our website.strongltfont sizegtbrp
