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Top 10 Tips for Winter Driving in Northern Arizona

  1. Slow down! Drive with caution.
  2. Be patient, and allow for additional time for your trip.
  3. Drive defensively.
  4. Carry snow chains in case highways are snow-packed and icy. Also, be sure to pack a car safety kit and/or a cell phone if possible.
  5. Leave sufficient space behind snowplows so cinders do not hit your vehicle. A distance length of two cars is suggested.
  6. Leave room for unexpected stops and be alert for emergency vehicles. A distance length of two cars is suggested.
  7. Have plenty of fuel in your vehicle's gas tank so you can stay warm if you slide off the highway.
  8. Stay in your vehicle if you slide off the highway. It will be easier for the Department of Public Safety or the Arizona Department of Transportation to find and assist you.
  9. Check weather and road conditions before you leave.
  10. Keep a friend or family member informed of your route and destination.

Your Car Safety Kit Should Include...

First aid kit
Extra blanket
Flashlight and extra batteries
Extra set of gloves, socks and hat
Ice scraper to keep windows clear
Water
Pocket knife
Canned food, can opener
Jumper cables
Matches
Deck of cards to occupy children
Brightly colored scarf to attract attention in emergencies

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