Lingcheng traffic police issued a bad weather information prompt: According to the information forecast of Gongzhuling Meteorological Observatory, on January 17, the city had cloudy and local snow showers during the day, with a southwest wind of 2-3, a minimum temperature of -18 °C, and a maximum temperature of -11 °C;
Lingcheng traffic police warm tips: rain and snow on the road surface is slippery, reduce the speed when driving, avoid emergency braking, emergency steering, in order to prevent the risk of vehicle skidding. Before driving on snowy and rainy days, please check the wiper and lights, and turn on the contour lights or low beams during driving.
Precautions for driving on snowy days
1. Pay attention to observing and judging the driving surface
Especially on roads covered with ice and snow on turn ramps, up and down bridges, etc., do not blindly pass.
2. Pay attention to the distance between driving
On snow days, the line of sight is relatively poor, and the driving speed must be uniform, avoid sharp turns, sharp brakes, etc.
3. Turn slowly when turning
Do not slam on crutches, use hand brakes when parking, brake and slow down when using foot brakes, do not stomp on one foot, and stop slowly.
4. Drive smoothly during driving
Snow day driving as smoothly as possible, do not change lanes at will, if you want to change lanes, be sure to turn on the direction change lights in advance.
5. Maintain a good line of sight
Make sure the windshield, rearview mirrors, and reversing mirrors are clean and clear. When passing through intersections and T-shaped intersections, do not obstruct the sight of trucks, buses and other large vehicles.
6. Pay attention to pedestrians and cyclists on the side of the road
When driving through intersections and crosswalks, keep a safe distance from pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles, and remember to rush!
7. The road surface is ice-proof and anti-slip
Due to snowfall, the temperature is low every night, from night to the next morning, the road surface is easy to form a thin layer of ice, the wheel rolling is very easy to slip, the driver must be extra careful when driving the vehicle, try to drive as slowly as possible and install the snow chain, when stepping on the brakes must be lightly braked!
(Source: Traffic Management Brigade of Gongzhuling Municipal Public Security Bureau)