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Chief: Proper Preparations Make Winter Driving Safer
Inspecting your tires and keeping your gas tank close to full are among the measures you can take before driving in wintry weather.
As evidenced by last week’s snow storm, winter is here. In the weeks to come, winter will show its true colors with colder weather, snow covered roads, ice patches and the host of other problems associated with winter storms. Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in the northeast. Additional preparations at this time of year can help make a trip safer and help motorists deal with a winter emergency. The Grafton Police Department would once again like to provide the following suggestions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on safe winter driving: Regardless of the season, you should inspect your tires at least once a month and always before embarking on a long road trip. It only takes about five…
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