Motorists are urged to drive wisely and cautiously in all winter weather situations. Have your vehicle winterized and store blankets and other supplies in your vehicle in the event that you should become stranded. Leave early and plan your route to avoid steep upgrades and lightly-traveled roads where deep drifts may have formed. Additionally, please be especially careful and courteous when driving around salt trucks and snow plows. Don't assume the snow plow operator can see you.
Every truck has blind spots which reduce side and rear visibility.
This also reduces the chance of loose material hitting your vehicle. Keep your headlights on low beam. Salt, calcium chloride, anti-skid materials, and plowing are utilized, depending on the type of road and current weather conditions. Salt is used to melt the snow or ice. Liquid calcium chloride is mixed with salt when temperatures drop below 25 degrees Fahrenheit to increase the salt's effectiveness.