Monday, January 28, 2013
Take a look at some items to pack in your trunk and some safe driving techniques from The Weather Channel.
One of the best tips for driving on icy roads may be—don't drive unless you have to. But if you are out in your vehicle on wintry roads, here are some tips for driving on ice and snow from The Weather Channel. It starts with your car being ready for the drive. Here's one way you can be prepared right away, by carry the following in your trunk: The Weather Channel provides information on additional items to pack and gives further details on some of the items listed above. Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice The Weather Channel gives additional details and tips, plus advice on what what to do if your rear or front wheels lock, or you get stuck out on the road.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory.
- GOVERNMENT
- Ben Gross
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery and Prince George's counties until 1 p.m. today. The alert calls for a mix of freezing rain, sleet and rain, with possible accumulations of less than one inch of sleet and under a tenth of an inch of ice. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing, which can cause treacherous road conditions. In a statement released by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) administrator Melinda B. peters urges motorists to "keep their speeds down as lighter traffic can result in increased travel speeds," and "to exercise extreme caution today." Silver Spring resident Brian McCaw was out this morning in the wintry mix. "It was a little but unexpected," said McCaw…
Friday, November 11, 2011
The first operation will be from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. today along Route 704.
Drivers, it’s time to buckle up, sober up and straighten up your behind-the-wheel habits in Prince George’s County. The PGPD and the Maryland State Police will comb certain parts of the county this month and next month, rooting out aggressive and impaired drivers during a project called Operation SOLO. The first operation will be from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. today along Route 704. Don’t forget—if you’ve been drinking, call a friend or a cab to pick you up. Make it your habit to put on your seatbelt as soon as you get into your car. And if you’re prone to road rage, grab one of those squishy balls with a happy face on it and squeeze away rather than blast another driver on the road.
Jeanne
11:37 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Don't forget several bottles of water to go along with those nuts. Also keep spare medicines in your purse or somewhere if you're a man. more ›