Healthy Living
Advice from AAA on Driving in Bad Winter Weather
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The American Automobile Association is reminding drivers that Tuesday’s snowfall requires motorists to reduce their speeds and be extra cautious when out on the roads, and the AAA has advice on driving safely. — an announcement from AAA Northeast
In Connecticut, there were more than 1,100 speed-related crashes that occurred in snow or sleet in 2022, the last full year of data. It’s also a time to be vigilant about scanning the sides of the roadway for pedestrians who might be avoiding snow-covered sidewalks and shoulders. Nearly half of all bad-weather related crashes happen in the winter – even as many people take the advice to stay home and wait for snowfall to stop before driving. Nationally, wet, snowy and sloppy roads are a factor in nearly a half-million crashes every year during the winter months, according to AAA research.
