Kentucky State Police are reminding motorists this is the time of year to rethink driving behaviors and to prepare a weather kit to keep in your vehicle due to the possibility of winter weather.
KSP spokesman Sgt. Billy Gregory says those behaviors include slowing down, leaving more space between cars, and prepping your car with necessary supplies should you become stranded.
KSP has developed a list of items you should place in our vehicle before winter weather sets in. This includes a weather kit with items such as a cell phone charger, blankets, first-aid kit, jumper cables, windshield scraper, collapsible shovel, and a flashlight with batteries.
The single most important tip Gregory says he could offer is something every driver has access to — a seat belt. He adds the best defense in any challenging driving situation is always going to be wearing a seat belt.
In addition to the roadway reminders, Gregory encourages citizens to refrain from dialing 9-1-1- to obtain road and weather conditions
To view KSP’s ‘Roadway Reminders for Winter Weather’, click here.
KSP will use Facebook, Twitter and their website to share winter weather updates. Drivers can check road and weather conditions before traveling by clicking here which is operated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
