As the winter season becomes upon us the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind its residents of some winter driving tips.
· Allow extra time for travel
· Decrease your speed leaving plenty of room between other vehicles
· Turn on your lights for increased visibility
· Keep your lights and windshield clean
· Brake gently to avoid skidding
· Be extra vigilant on bridges and infrequently traveled roads. Often times these roads will freeze first even at temperatures above freezing.
· Don’t pass snow plows and allow them plenty of room so they can do their best to clear the roads
· Don’t assume that just because your vehicle has four wheel drive or is a front wheel drive it can handle the snow. Even four wheel drive and front wheel drive vehicles can encounter problems on snow covered roads.
· Have an emergency preparedness kit in your vehicle which should include but not limited to a cell phone, blankets, food, water, hat, gloves, ice scrapper, and hand warmers.
In conclusion the best advice we can give is if there is inclement weather don’t drive unless you have to. Allow our public utilities time to adequately clear the roadways.
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