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February 25, 2010

Anonymous The Kokomo Tribune Thu Feb 25, 2010, 11:00 PM EST

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security sent us an ominous e-mail Tuesday afternoon.

Because the National Weather Service forecasts below average temperatures for Indiana through March 4, Homeland Security and the Indiana State Police were warning motorists to be careful over the next several days.

“When temperatures warm during the day and then fall below freezing at night, pools of melting snow and rain can turn to ice, creating very slippery driving surfaces,” said Emily R. Norcross of Homeland Security. “All motorists should use extreme caution when driving, especially early in the morning and later in the day when temperatures are more likely to be below freezing.”

AAA Motor Club offers this winter-driving refresher:

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for retaining traction and avoiding skids. And take time to slow down for a stop. It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.

• Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads.

• The normal dry-pavement following distance of two to three seconds should be increased to eight to 10 seconds. This increased margin of safety in front will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.

• Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold braking. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

Slow down and be safe when you’re out in the morning and evening over the next several days.

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