![]() Salt brine trucks as well as sand and cinderspreading trucks have signs saying "Stay Back".Stay at least four (4) car lengths back from snowplows and snow removal equipment. A "strike team" may include several plow trucks, including Tow Plows and wing plows using multiple lanes on a major highway. Be alert to any possible exhaust or monoxide problems. When stalled, stay with your vehicle and try to conserve fuel while maintaining warmth.Slow down and watch for other vehicles that have flashing lights, visibility may be so restricted during a storm that it is difficult to see the slow moving equipment. Visibility is often limited in winter by weather conditions. Remember to avoid sudden stops and quick direction changes. Bridge decks and shady spots can be icy when other areas are not. Snow and ice make stopping distances much longer, so keep your seat belt buckled and leave more distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. A highway speed of 65 miles per hour may be safe in dry weather, but an invitation for trouble on snow and ice. Use the car defroster and a clean cloth to keep the windows free of fog. You may want to stop at a safe turnout to use a snow brush or scraper. It may be necessary to change routes or turn back during a bad storm or you may be caught in a traffic delay. Get an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Trips to the mountains can take longer during winter than other times of the year, especially if you encounter storm conditions or icy roads. A number of motorists have locked themselves out of their cars when putting on chains and at ski areas. If you have a cellular telephone, pre-load the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) phone number: 800.427.7623 for convenient, updated road conditions.It is strongly suggested that drivers always keep an updated map containing the areas of travel. Weather conditions may warrant detouring traffic from the main roadway.A lengthy delay will make you glad you have them. It is also a good idea to take along water, food, warm blankets and extra clothing.Other suggested items to carry in your car are an ice scraper or commercial de-icer, a broom for brushing snow off your car, a shovel to free you car if it is "snowed in", sand or burlap for traction if your wheels should become mired in snow and an old towel to clean your hands.Make sure you know if your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive. Chains must be installed on the drive wheels. You might want to take along a flashlight and chain repair links. Make sure they are the proper size for your tires and are in working order. Make sure they are properly inflated and the tread is in good condition. More information about this type of windshield washer fluid can be found on the California Air Resources Board web site. You may need to add concentrated windshield washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir to prevent an icy windshield.Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures. ![]()
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