Winter Driving Tips

Winter driving tips

• Don’t drive distracted.
• Stay alert for snowplows, which turn or exit frequently and may travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.
• Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow. Don’t drive into a snow cloud.
• Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions.
• Turn on your headlights and wear your seat belt.
• Turn off the cruise control.
• Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.

Black ice

• What is black ice and how does it form?

Marking and clearing your driveway of snow

• Guidelines for property owners

Closures

• Why does MnDOT close roads?

Resources

• Winter driving tips infographics