TxDOT Offers Winter Driving Tips

As Texans brace for winter weather, TxDOT prepares across the state.

They say it’s important to drive slowly.

TxDOT crews are pre-treating the roads, with some crews starting work as early as Friday.

According to Tony Hartzel of Dallas County TxDOT, they are focused on bridges and viaducts, as well as main lanes of main roads.

If you encounter black ice, they say you should increase your distance to 5-6 seconds.

Don’t rely on 4 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive to get you going as fast as you want. Once you pick up too much speed, it will be difficult for you to slow down.

And, of course, don’t use cruise control.

“You have to drive for yourself and other people because a lot of people don’t take this weather seriously,” said Dallas resident Sabrina Ridgway. “But this is Texas, you never know what to expect in Texas.”

If your car starts to slip, officials say you should steer in the direction of the skid.

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