Winter Driving

Protect yourself and your passengers! Allow extra time to get to your destination during inclement weather. It takes only one unprepared or careless driver to slow or stop traffic.

Practice

Drive for conditions- slower speeds, slower acceleration
Check to ensure you are using traction tires in the winter
Know the tire advisories for passes
Practice installing chains or approved alternatives on your vehicle before the winter
Just because you have a four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle DOES NOT stop or steer better on ice!
Leave extra room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The larger the vehicle the more stopping distance is required
Slow down approaching intersections, off ramps, bridges, shaded spots
If you are behind a snowplow, slow down and give it room
Be extra cautious around chain-up and removal areas.

Build Your Winter Kit

Full tank of gas
Ensure that windshield fluid is topped off
First Aid Kit
Cell phone charger
Flashlight
Water/Snack
Ice Scraper/brush
Warm Clothes
Music
Jumper cables
Flares
Tire chains or approved alternative
Monitor local WSDOT information and know before you go

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