**WINTER WEATHER ALERT** Ice and snow are in the forecast for some parts of Texas this week! Dont drive unless you have to, and if you do, keep these winter weather driving tips in mind: •Reduce speed: Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions. Do not use cruise control. •Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice. • Watch carefully for personnel and equipment treating roadways, and stay at least 200 feet back from road crews. • Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first. •Carry extra warm coats, gloves and boots in case you get stranded. • If you start to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel you have regained traction, then straighten your vehicle. #BeSafeDriveSmart Road conditions also will be updated frequently on TxDOT’s road condition web page at drivetexas.org. You can call TxDOT’s toll-free highway condition line at 800-452-9292 for roadway information. For non-emergency roadside assistance, motorists can call the Texas Department of Public Safety at 800-525-5555.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:10:11 +0000
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