This Winter, remember Snow Plow Safety Etiquette
Here are a few tips for giving snowplow crews room to work their magic as they are out making the roads safe for all of us! Drivers, do your part and don’t crowd the plow! ❄️❄️
Snowplows sometimes spread anti-icing materials from the back of the truck and may need to stop or change lanes to avoid stranded vehicles. If you find yourself behind a plow, stay behind it or use caution when passing. The road behind a snowplow will be safer to drive on.
- Don’t crowd the plow. Snow Plows plow far and wide, sometimes very wide. The blade extends several feet in front of the truck and may cross the center line and shoulders.
- Plows turn and exit the road frequently. They may drive slowly, so give them plenty of room. Stay at least 15 car lengths (200 feet) behind the plow.
- On multi-lane roads, watch for plows in either lane.
- Snowplows can create a cloud of snow that can reduce your visibility to zero in less time than you can react. Never drive into a snow cloud – it could conceal a snowplow.
- A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them but they may not see you.
