Driving Safely in the Snow Today
With Arlington County expected to get snow during the evening commute, here are some tips on staying safe on the roads.
With the snowfall coming down at about 1 p.m. today and lasting through the evening rush hour, here is some advice on staying safe while driving in the snow from the Virginia State Police. Clear all windows and head/taillights of snow/ice before traveliing. Leave early. The Virginia State Police, which responded to 11 traffic crashes and 45 disabled vehicles in the Arlington and greater Northern Virginia region last night, recommends leaving early. Use your headlights. To increase your visibility and to help other motorists see you. | PHOTOS: Thursday's Snowfall in the Clarendon, Courthouse, Rosslyn Areas | Leave room. It can take a driver twice as long (and twice as much space) to stop a vehicle when driving in snow versus driving on dry …
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