Helpful tips for
motorists:
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Plan ahead and check weather and road conditions before you leave.
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Ensure that vehicles are in good working condition and have a full tank of gas
before traveling.
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Check tires, brakes, wipers, antifreeze, heaters and exhaust systems.
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BRING CHAINS
WHEN TRAVELING TO MOUNTAIN AREAS!
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Use headlights during weather events, “see and be seen.”
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Reduce vehicle speed on wet surfaces and allow a safe following distance from
other vehicles. Rain, oil, and dust equal slippery conditions and traction
problems on roads.
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Always look ahead and pay attention signs and barricades.
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Avoid driving through running or standing water, putting yourself, passengers,
and your vehicle at risk. An average-sized vehicle can float in as little as 12
inches of water; deeper, moving water can carry vehicles away.
TURN AROUND
DON’T DROWN!
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Drive with caution and MOVE OVER for road workers, law enforcement and
emergency responders. Stay safe by obeying traffic commands from crews on the
highway!
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Bring blankets, water, food, a shovel, gloves, flashlight and a charged cell
phone.
Emergency officials are urging the public to:
Plan, Prepare, Practice and Ready Set Go.
For
more information go to: http://sbcfire.org/Programs/ReadySetGoFlood.aspx,
http://www.rvcfire.org/onLineServices/Safety/Documents/Household%20Safety%20Handouts/WinterWise.pdf
and
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/winter_safety.html#.VKbOLivF9nX.
Motorists
traveling to mountain areas should ALWAYS prepare for
unforeseen events and changes in weather that can cause immediate road
closures or extended periods of time on the highway. Be reminded that snow
events bring mountain tourism which results in lengthy traffic delays.
Motorists should maintain patience and follow all traffic laws.
Please
remember to keep the roadways and mountain areas clean by putting litter in its
place. Do not leave items behind!
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us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/caltrans8. For information on Caltrans
projects, visit www.caltrans8.info.
View
traffic conditions at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov or planned lane
closures
at www.lcswebreports.dot.ca.gov.