Drivers Urged To Use Their Headlights During Heavy Snow

As we move into the snow season around the Northland, officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation remind drivers to use caution on the roadways and always use their headlights during times of reduced visibility.

MNDOT suggests that drivers can help to reduce their chances of an accident this winter by slowing down, being aware of snowplows, and remembering the following:

Check road conditions at 511mn.org or call 511; it takes time to get roads back to good driving conditions
Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for everyone
Stay back at leave five car lengths, preferably 10 car lengths, behind the plow, far from the snow cloud. Snowplow operators will pull over when it is safe to do so to allow traffic build-up to pass.
Stay alert for snowplows that turn or exit frequently and often with little warning. They may also travel over the center lines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.
Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions. Snowplows typically move at slower speeds.