for accidents due to icy roads are increased.
In this context, ELAS recommends to pedestrians:
-To walk with great care, especially in the early morning and night hours, as there is a high chance that the roads will be icy.
-Make sure they wear appropriate footwear when they are going to move.
-To prefer public transport for their movements.
-Avoid walking on the sections of roads and sidewalks where there is frost.
Alongside, the drivers:
-Make sure their vehicle has anti-skid chains.
-Always use anti-skid chains where there are special traffic conditions (frost, Others).
-Always wear a seat belt.
-Be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network if they are going to travel.
-To check the proper functioning of their car's systems.
-Make sure they have enough fuel.
-Reduce speed and leave enough distance from the vehicle in front to be able to stop safely.
-Do not brake suddenly because there is a risk that they will deviate from their course. The same way they work when they are going to accelerate or turn.
-Have their headlights on so they can be more easily noticed, especially where there is not much visibility.
-To keep the lights and wipers of their vehicle always clean.
-Drive at a low speed to be able to control their vehicle.
-Be especially careful when crossing bridges, uneven crossings and roads that are not busy.
-If they drive on a country road, to avoid snowy dirt roads.
-Be aware that it may take much longer to bring their vehicle to a stop when driving on an icy road.
If their vehicle stalls:
– Don't try to "gas" to break free, because the wheels run the risk of digging in even deeper especially in very snowy areas.
-Move the wheels left and right a few times in order to get the snow off the wheels.
-Notify the police immediately.
-To stay in their car and start the engine for 10 minutes per hour, checking that the exhaust is clear of snow.
"In any case, pedestrians and drivers must comply with the instructions and instructions of the traffic police and keep calm. Calmness is the best ally in such cases" ELAS points out in its announcement.
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