A person can protect themselves from weather-related accidents by taking the advice of the local weather channel. They should stay off the roads when condition are dangerous and refrain from driving unless they absolutely have to. Motorists should pay attention and avoid bridges and back roads during icy weather, as they may not have been prepped by the Department of Transportation, which puts sand on the ice. Drivers should also avoid speeding, especially if there is ice. It is their duty to slow down, take precautions, and drive safely.