The Palouse Driver Safety Campaign

The Palouse RTPO, in partnership with

many state and local governments,

including Washington State University

started this campaign in 2016.

We strive for safe pathways home for

Washington State University and

University of Idaho students, as well as

our community members by raising

awareness and providing resources

about the risks of distracted, drowsy,

and inexperienced driving through out

the year.

Check your antifreeze

Inspect your tires

Replace your wipers

Check your windshield washer fluid

Check your engine oil

If affordable, sign up with emergency

road side service providers.

REMEMBER!!

Slow down, double your following

distances, anticipate traffic changes ahead,

and give yourself extra time to get where

you're going.

Frostbite

Wearing the right winter gear, including

insulated gloves and socks, will help

prevent frostbite.

Fatigue Make sure to get enough sleep and avoid

fatigue while commuting anywhere

during these cold winter months.

Dehydration Drinking enough water should be a must

during this winter. Your own car heating

system could be dehydrating you. We

might not feel as thirsty as the

temperature drops, however our body

still needs water to function. Stay Alert!

Arrive Safe! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:

Search for “Palouse Driver Safety”

Check the roads before you go @

www.safepalousedrivers.com

www.safepalousedrivers.com brought to you by

PALOUSE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION

PLANNING ORGANIZATION (PRTPO)

Winter Driver

Safety Brochure

Winter Vehicle

Maintenance Checklist

Lets be part of the

Solution Together!!

DRIVE SAFE

COUGS!!

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Check our blogs at:

safepalousedrivers.blogspot.com

Cold Weather

Health Hazards

AFTER finding a safe location to park, placing a

Warning Triangle, turning on your Hazard Lights

and Applying the Parking Break:

Installing Tire Chains

Loosen Lug Nuts

Place Jack appropriately and raise your car

Unscrew the Lug Nuts and remove the flat

tire

Take out and mount your spare tire on the

Lug Bolts

Place and tighten the Lugs Nuts by hand

then lower your car and tighten the Lug

Nuts once more using your wrench

Completely lower your car and stow all

equipment

Check for adequate Pressure level in the

Spare Tire

Drive away!

MAKE SURE TO HAVE ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED

TO CHANGE THE TIRE ON YOUR VEHICLE!

PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED,

BE WINTER READY!

All season tires are not good enough, buy a good

set of winter tires and drive safe!

Before you drive:

Check Local Law Enforcement Warnings.

Check Weather Advisory.

Let others know when to expect you and chosen

route.

Always keep gloves and a spare blanket in the car.

Visit www.safepalousedrivers.com for more info.

How to change a tire?

Before winter, make sure the chains fit your tires.

Pull completely off the road and out

of the way of traffic before installing, servicing, or removing tire chains.

Do not deflate tires to install tire

chains (tires should be at normal inflation.)

Make sure that all crosslink chain

hooks are Facing away from the tire.

Install as tightly as possible by hand

for maximum chain life and perfor-mance.

Drive forward one-car length and

retighten the chains if necessary. Do not exceed 35 miles per

hour. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Avoid spinning of wheels.

Avoid hitting curbs with tire chains. If chains should fall, stop

immediately and repair or remove. Do not drive with a broken tire chain.