Message Monday for Nov. 30, 2015 - Ice is frightful, safe arrivals are delightful
With Iowa’s ever-changing conditions, “Oh the weather outside may be frightful”…. might come to mind often when describing a journey down a frozen roadway. During winter weather, before you venture out, check the weather and road conditions at www.511ia.org. If you decide that you need to travel, follow the 5 items below for “Safe arrivals are delightful”… of friends and family at their destination.
- Buckle up - every seat, every time
- Slow down
- Drive sober
- Focus on the road
- Stay alert
Our friends in Montana developed this video in the hopes that it will encourage all drivers to exercise caution and lower vehicle speed, especially during inclement weather. The chain of events just days after Christmas last year is crazy to watch. It’s amazing that no one was killed.
The fatality count of 287 is an increase of one from last Monday. To see statistics published daily by the Office of Driver Services, go to http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/stats/daily.pdf.