Date of Release: December 02, 2014
Safe Winter Driving Tips
Check your windshield Wipers and Defrosters
• Inspect your wiper blades and make sure they’re working properly.
• Replace worn out wiper blades.
• Check to see if your window defrosters are working properly (front and rear).
Inspect your Tires
• Check the tire tread and if tires are bald replace.
• Check tire pressure and make sure the tires are at the recommended inflation pressure as indicated on the side walls of the tire.
Check Lighting
• Inspect all lights on the vehicle as they are very important for your safety. Inspect brake lamps, headlamps, as well as fog lamps. In foggy conditions, lighting plays a major role in preventing accidents.
Power Outages
Follow these safety tips during power outages where street lights may be affected.
• Stop at all intersections, then proceed with caution. Remember the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
• When the lights are flashing red treat the intersection as if it had stop signs.
• Obey law enforcement officers who are directing traffic.
• If you pull off the roadway use your emergency flashers to alert approaching traffic
• Watch out for pedestrians as the roads are darkened during power outages.
Items to have in the car during the rainy season
Cell phone
First Aid Kit
Jumper Cables
Flashlight
Blanket
Watch your speed in the rain, keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, and always remember to Buckle Up!
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Information released by:
West Covina Police Department
Public Information Officer Brian Kearns
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
626 939-8500
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