Wisconsin State Patrol Offers Tips to Help Drivers with Remaining Winter Weather
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 -- 8:17 AM
-Since the start of severe winter weather on November 20, 2013 until now, the Wisconsin State Patrol Northwest Region troopers and inspectors have responded to more than 640 traffic crashes and more than 740 instances in which drivers lost control and slid off the roadway.In addition, they have assisted 1,788 motorists experiencing trouble in winter storms.
To prevent crashes and the serious injuries and deaths they may cause, the State Patrol urges everyone to slow down as posted speed limits many be too fast for conditions when roads are slippery or visibility is limited, increase the following distances between vehicles and allow at least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you, stay inside your vehicle if possible with your seat belt buckled until help arrives if your vehicle slides off the road or is disabled, always buckle up, drive sober, make sure your vehicle is mechanically sound and plan ahead and leave plenty of time to reach your destination.
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