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Safety First and Always:
Remember: buckle up, don’t text and drive, and buzz driving is drunk driving. Stay safe and stay dry!
Important Winter and Rainy Weather Driving Safety Tips
Fremont Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) would like to remind you that winter brings its own special road safety and travel preparation lists.
Important Driving Tips for the Upcoming Rainy Weather:
- Give yourself plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic and when driving in the rain.
- Drive at or below the speed limit. Roads are extra slippery and dangerous.
- Drive with a safe following distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
- Don’t forget to turn on your headlights in the rain.
- Check tire pressure! Over-inflated tires reduce grip. Under-inflated tires may result in serious aquaplaning.
- Make sure your windshield wipers are properly working. Replace worn-out wipers before driving in the rain.
- Don’t drive with your windows frosted or fogged up. Wait until they clear before leaving home. A quick way to de-fog your windows is to open a window to let cool air in.
Safety First and Always:
- Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
- Always plan ahead, use a Designated Sober Driver.
- Don’t text or talk on your cell phone while driving, even hands-free. If you need to make a call, check road or weather conditions or respond to a text, wait until you stop in a safe place, such as a rest stop or parking lot.
- Carry an emergency kit. You can build your own with tips found at https://www.ots.ca.gov/ots-and-traffic-safety/traffic-safety-tips/roadside-emergency-kit/.
- Share the driving with other passengers to avoid fatigue.
- Schedule trips to allow for frequent breaks. Take time to pull over at rest stops to stretch your legs and focus your head.
- Don’t fall into the trap of driving while angry – aggressive driving kills.
Remember: buckle up, don’t text and drive, and buzz driving is drunk driving. Stay safe and stay dry!
Address/Location
Fremont Police Department (CA)
2000 Stevenson Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-790-6800
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