Highway Superintendent
Albert H. Rascoe, P.E.

Engineering
David Langlois
Christopher Passino
William Sweet

WINTER DRIVING TIPS

As most of us who live in Clinton County know, driving during snow and ice storms is much different than driving on a clear day and on dry pavement.  The following are a few tips and reminders for driving during the winter:

• Prepare a winter driving kit for your car.  Include a snowbrush, a flashlight and a warm blanket.

• Fill your gas tank frequently.

• Before driving off, clean all snow and ice from the entire vehicle, including the top.

• Adjust your driving according to the weather and the road conditions.

• Leave plenty of stopping space between your car and the one ahead.

• Always remain alert and aware of what other cars on the road are doing.

• Slow down.  It is especially important not to speed during winter.

• Always remember to buckle up.

• Remember that 4-wheel drive does not mean 4-wheel stop.  A 4-wheel drive vehicle will not stop any better in icy conditions.

• In addition to these winter driving tips, the department reminds all motorists to respect winter weather, conduct a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle, leave extra space between your automobile and others on the road, and never drink and drive.  Of course, always buckle up!