Winter Driving Tips

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) recommends the following winter driving tips: Avoid stopping along the side of highways or interstates for non-emergency purposes such as playing in the snow. DPS says this can prove to be very dangerous and even deadly considering that many vehicles are traveling too fast in snow conditions. Parking along the roadways also prevents snow removal trucks from clearing snow from the roads.

DPS says to slow down to speeds where the car can be completely under the control of the driver. Maintain greater following distances. Turn on your headlights.

For current Arizona road conditions go to az511.com. You can also dial 511 from your cellphone.