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Winter Driving
Winter Driving
Drive Slow On Ice and Snow
During the 2022-2023 winter season, there were a total of 30,786 winter-weather crashes, including 59 fatal crashes. Winter weather crash data in Michigan – which is recorded between October 1 and April 30 – involve road conditions that are icy, snowy, or slushy.
Drive Slow on Ice & Snow is a statewide outreach campaign that encourages safe driving habits and urges caution while traveling on Michigan roadways during the winter months.
While it's easy to blame the weather, every driver can take responsibility for winter driving safety by following a few simple tips. Read on to learn how you can make the roads safer for everyone this winter.
Winter-Driving Social Media Toolkit
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Drive Slow on Ice & Snow
"Drive slow on ice & snow" is the theme for our winter driving safety program. That's because it's our #1 tip for staying safe on wintry roads. -
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Be Prepared
Keep your car well maintained, and before you head out, take the time to clear your car of snow and ice, and stock it with the supplies you need. -
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Follow These Winter Safety Tips
Your tires are the only points of contact between your car and the road, so choose them wisely and maintain them well. -
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Keep Passengers and Pedestrians Safe
Drivers aren't the only ones at risk on wintry roads. Do your part to keep passengers and pedestrians safe. -
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Drive Safely Near Snowplows
Know how to safely navigate your way around snowplows and what to expect if you're behind one. -
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Know How to Handle Emergencies
Would you know what to do if your battery died on a snowy road?