Posted 5:05 pm Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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Winter weather proves dangerous
Dispatchers with the Texas Department of Public Safety confirm there are several wrecks on Insterstate-20 that may slow down holiday travel.
They said the varying wrecks are on both sides of the highway and drivers should be cautious.
The Tyler Police Department advised motorists not to drive in icy conditions unless it is imperative.
The Tyler Police Department advised motorists not to drive in icy conditions unless it is imperative.
If motorists must travel, the department advised drivers take extra time to get to their destination, not to hurry and to carefully plan travel routes.
Drivers should use major traffic routes when possible and be weary of hills, bridges and sharp curves, the release states.
Drivers should use major traffic routes when possible and be weary of hills, bridges and sharp curves, the release states.
The department recommends the following safety precautions for driving in icy inclement weather:
If you must travel, wear your seat belt and make sure your children are properly secured in seatbelts or appropriate child safety seats.
Remember that ice forms first on bridges, overpasses and shady areas. If you hit a patch of ice, stay off your brakes and decelerate slowly, holding the car steady as you go over the ice.
If you must travel, wear your seat belt and make sure your children are properly secured in seatbelts or appropriate child safety seats.
Remember that ice forms first on bridges, overpasses and shady areas. If you hit a patch of ice, stay off your brakes and decelerate slowly, holding the car steady as you go over the ice.
Speed is the main problem with driving on ice. Adjust your speed to fit the weather conditions.
Keep a safe distance from the car in front of you.
If your car goes into a skid, take your foot off the gas pedal but don't hit the brake. Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go. As the car straightens out, you will be able to regain traction and control.
Keep a safe distance from the car in front of you.
If your car goes into a skid, take your foot off the gas pedal but don't hit the brake. Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go. As the car straightens out, you will be able to regain traction and control.
