Be sure to watch out on bridges and overpasses during this period of cold weather.
Dozens of Lubbock drivers found this out the hard way Saturday morning with several wrecks.
TxDOT representatives remind you that when the weather changes so do driving conditions. Here are some helpful tips:
- Remove snow and ice from your vehicle before you drive
- Make sure the headlights and taillights are visible
- Accelerate slowly
- Increase your following distance
- Brake gently in slow, steady strokes to see how much traction you have
- Begin braking early when approaching intersections or stops
- Don't use cruise control in wintry weather
