How to stay safe while winter weather driving in Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As snowfall enters the weather forecast for Central Pennsylvania, State Police are looking to remind drivers of how to stay safe on the roads as conditions change.

When driving in the winter, it is extremely important to remember to slow down, increase following distance and run a check on your vehicle before hitting the road. PSP recommends the following safety tips as well:

Check your vehicle’s tire tread depth, lights, and fluid levels and keep the gas tank at least half full.

Check your vehicle’s battery condition and carry extra windshield washer fluid.

Carry an emergency travel safety kit to include a flashlight, portable cell phone charger, jumper cables, ice scraper, shovel, gloves, hat, blanket, bottled water, first aid supplies, etc.

Be especially cautious when encountering plow trucks and emergency vehicles.

Remove ice and snow from windows, mirrors, and lights.

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Drivers are also reminded that even if their vehicle has automatic headlights in snow, rain or foggy conditions, they should still manually turn on the lights just to be safe. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requires drivers to drive with extra caution when encountering hazardous weather or highway conditions.

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How to stay safe while winter weather driving in Pennsylvania

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