(Spirit Lake)– Now that we’ve had our first ice and snow of the season and with more on the way next week, officials are reminding motorists to start exercising their winter driving skills.
Trooper Vince Kurtz of the Iowa State Patrol tells KUOO news if you have a mishap during adverse weather conditions, you should expect a citation for failure to maintain control of your vehicle. He says that’s the case even though the road may be covered with snow and ice…Click here for sound bite
When it comes to winter driving problems, Kurtz says driving too fast for conditions is at the top of the list…Click here for sound bite
Kurtz also reminds everyone not to crowd the plow…Click here for sound bite
Kurtz says the number of crashes associated with the first snowfall of the season last Saturday were fairly typical of past years, but he says there’s always room to improve on that number.
