Continued icy road conditions prompt safety tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some secondary roads in Hamilton County are still covered with frozen ice and snow due to the extremely cold temperatures and areas of continuous shade.
The Hamilton County Highway Department asks drivers to remain cautious during their commutes.
The Hamilton County Highway Department provides safety tips to drivers during winter weather conditions. Image provided by Amy Maxwell.
Here are just a few tips the department wants you to keep in mind as it continues to be cold this winter:
- Give yourself plenty of time to get to your final destination
- Decrease your driving speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop
- Brake gently to avoid skidding on ice/snow. If your wheels lock up, ease off the brake.
- Use low gears on your vehicle to keep traction, especially on hills.
- Be careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads.
- ALWAYS BUCKLE UP!
The Hamilton County Highway Department provides safety tips to drivers during winter weather conditions. Image provided by Amy Maxwell.
