Las Vegas Ice Causes Single-Vehicle Rollover
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Las Vegas Ice Causes Single-Vehicle Rollover
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 29, 2014 – Cold weather is upon us this week in Southern Nevada and it’s expected to get even colder. Don’t let the sunny skies fool you before heading out of the house though – this type of weather could create dangerous travel conditions. According to LVMPD, icy roads are the cause of a single-vehicle rollover accident early Monday morning. “We need our drivers to be prepared for anything and in order to do so they need to make sure they are not driving distracted or impaired so they can react if necessary”, says a Nevada Highway Patrol Spokesperson. “Lastly, make sure everyone buckles up! A seatbelt will prevent injury and save lives especially in inclement weather when we see a lot of rollovers and single vehicle accidents.”
It’s our mission at AlertID to provide you with up-to-date security, safety and health information. Please see our 5 tips that can save you and your loved one’s lives when traveling in wintry conditions.
- Decrease your speed: Leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you
- Brake gently: To avoid skidding ease off the brake or your wheels will lock up
- Turn on your lights: This will increase your visibility while driving through a storm
- Keep your lights and windshield clean: Passing vehicles can spray your window with mud and slush. We encourage you to replace your worn windshield-wiper blades with winter blades to fight snow and ice build-up if the weather is harsh. If you’re driving long distance, then you should consider stopping periodically to clean your headlights of any mud and dirt
- Don’t use cruise control or overdrive: Winter driving requires you to be in full control of the vehicle
- Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads: These types of roads tend to freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing – if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges
- Keep calm: In the event that your car skids you should: 1) slowly take your foot off the gas pedal, 2) do not use your brakes, and 3) steer your vehicle in the direction you wish to travel
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Sources:
http://www.accuweather.com (Accuweather.com News)
http://calstate.aaa.com/auto/car-traffic-safety/winter-driving (AAA Winter Driving)