SAN ANGELO, TX -- Driving conditions continue to worsen in the area, and the Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay off the road.
In the event drivers are required to travel, TxDOT offers the following driving tips:
- Slow down. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not winter road conditions.
- Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice.
- Watch carefully for snow removal equipment and stay at least 200 feet behind snowplows.
- Use extra caution on bridges, ramps, overpasses, and shaded areas as they tend to freeze first.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction of the skid until you have regained traction. Then straighten your vehicle.
Information on road conditions in the state is available by visiting drivetexas.org or by calling (800) 452-9292.
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