Pennsylvania police warn truck drivers against driving in snowstorm
When temperatures drop to freezing, even the most experienced truckers find it hard to handle driving in the snow.
Poor visibility combined with reduced traction makes it difficult to drive a large vehicle. During snow squalls in the United States, large-scale accidents occur that claim lives of hundreds of drivers.
The Pennsylvania State Police published truck driver tips on how to survive if they get caught in a snowstorm:
- Do not stand next to the vehicle if it is on the roadway or on the side of the road.
- Instead, find a safe place far away from the highway – a concrete fence, a building, or a large tree.
- If there is no safe place outside the vehicle, stay inside with your seat belt fastened.
- If possible, drive slowly behind other vehicles.
In order not to get into bad situation, it is recommended to check the weather forecast on the route as early as possible.
