With storms dropping snow on Wyoming’s highways now, it is time you prepared your vehicle for winter. The Wyoming Highway Patrol suggests some of the basic ways to be prepared, including installing winter windshield wiper blades, and checking headlights and tire pressure. Bring along safety supplies: carry a sleeping bag, blankets, flashlights, non-perishable food, water, matches and fire starter, cell phone, a good shovel, flares, and even sand or cat litter for traction. Keep the gas tank full of fuel. When driving on ice, accelerate slowly -pretend that an egg is sitting under the gas pedal. To stop on the ice, gradually ease up on the gas pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes, step on the brakes when slowing. The braking system will help stop on icy roads. If you’re stranded during the winter on the open road, the Patrol urges motorists to stay with their vehicles. The vehicle is your protection against winter weather, and staying with it offers your best refuge and protection of surviving a blizzard. If running the vehicle’s engine while stranded, make sure exhaust pipe doesn’t become plugged with snow. Finally, let someone know when you leave and when you’ll arrive at your destination.
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