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First Sergeant G. H.Gregbry o? the Virginia State Police expressed his appreciation to area residents for helping to make this past week relatively trouble free, especially in Rappahannock County. He attributed the fact that there were no major accidents in the county to the good judgement of residents who stayed off the roads unless travel was absolutely necessary.
Sgt. Gregory also offered some tips, if you must drive, which are worth noting here:
• Mounded snow around intersections, highway crossovers and driveways may mean reduced sight distances. Allow extra time and distance to stop in case another vehicle unexpectedly appears.
• Although main roads may be clear, remember that most side streets and secondary roads are still snow-covered. Drivers approaching intersections or merges on those roads may have difficulty stopping. Use extra caution when approaching intersections.
• Pedestrians, particularly on secondary roads, should be extremely cautious of approaching vehicles. Patches of snow and ice may cause the driver to suddenly lose control of the vehicle. Likewise, drivers should give pedestrians extra room where possible.
• Wet roads will freeze to glare ice after the sun goes down. Those patches may be difficult to see, and motorists should be especially cautious after dark. )
• Patches of ice on otherwise dry roads can suddenly double or even triple stopping distances. Allow extra distance between your vehicle and other traffic.
• Lower speeds mean increased travel time. Allow yourself plenty of time to get where you are going.
Caution, in general, is the byword. Keep in mind that there is no appointment so urgent that it is worth your life, or the life of someone else.
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