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South Dakota Department of Transportation Winter Driving Tips
South Dakota Department of Transportation Winter Driving Tips
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Preparation is the Key to Safe Winter Driving SAFETY REMINDERS:
Give snowplows room to groom - plows travel
Before driving in adverse conditions, check slowly, make wide turns, and stop often.
Follow plows at a safe distance and use
https://www.sd511.org/ for the most up-to- extreme caution when passing.
date road and weather conditions.
SAFETY IS KEY!
Plan your travel route and let someone
know your plans and anticipated time of
arrival.
Give yourself extra time, don’t be in a rush! Use These Tips to Drive Safe This Winter
Have an emergency kit somewhere in your
Slow down and drive for the road
vehicle in case your vehicle breaks down.
conditions.
Put down your phone and other distractions!
Turn your lights on, particularly in
HOW TO ACCESS SD511 snowy blizzard conditions.
Dial 511 on your phone. Always wear you seatbelt!
Visit https://www.sd511.org/ on the web. Increase your following distance
Download the SD511 app. when road conditions are impacted.
Check https://www.sd511.org/ for roads and weather
Plan your travel route and let someone
know your plans and time of arrival.
Give yourself extra time, don’t be in a rush!
Have an emergency kit in your vehicle.
Put down your phone and other distractions!
Turn lights on, particularly in blizzard conditions. Download the SD511 app.