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Driving Tips for Snow and Ice Conditions
With snow falling across the eight county Pendleton District this morning, roadways have quickly become snow covered and slick, which has had troopers responding to numerous crashes and slide offs.

First Sergeant Tim Kaiser, the Assistant Commander at the Pendleton District, notes that “The most common cause of crashes during snow or icy weather is speed too fast for the existing road conditions. Remember, slick roads don’t cause crashes-it’s your driving behavior on those roads that causes the crash. Please slow down and be patient. Plan your trip according to weather and traffic conditions.”
The Indiana State Police offers the following driving tips for inclement weather;

•Allow extra time to get to your destination.
•Clear all windows of ice and snow and remove snow from hood, roof and head lights and tail lights.
•Beware of bridges, overpasses and intersections where ice tends to form first.
•Don’t use cruise control on slick roads.
•Avoid abrupt stops and starts, slow down gradually and keep wheels turning to avoid losing traction.
•Use headlights even during daylight hours.
•INCREASE the following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
•DECREASE YOUR SPEED according to the road conditions.
•Make sure everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained.
•DON’T BE DISTRACTED-Pull over and stop to use electronic devices.
•MOVE OVER and SLOW DOWN for emergency vehicles, snow plows and highway service vehicles.

For up to date Road and Weather Conditions, please call 1-800-261-7623, or visit INDOT’s web site at TrafficWise.IN.gov. PLEASE DO NOT CALL your local City, County or State Police for road conditions. PLEASE leave our phone lines open for emergency calls.