Driving Safely During the Winter Months
To highlight the importance of
driving safety, the Postal Service has designated December as “Motor Vehicle
Accident Prevention Month.” Historically, December is when the Postal Service
experiences an uptick in accident activity. Winter weather, temporary workers,
increased workloads, and the holiday season all contribute to this increase. Here
are some tips for safer driving during winter time:
·
Keep a safe
distance between you and other
vehicles. Expand your following distance when surface conditions are slick,
and/or visibility is low.
·
Do a thorough
vehicle check before starting out,
paying special attention to tires and windshield wipers. All glass surfaces and
mirrors must be free of snow, ice, and frost.
·
Drive
appropriately for the road conditions. Do
everything slowly and gently. In snow and ice your tires are just barely
grabbing the road. Accelerate slowly and gently, turn slowly and gently, and
brake slowly and gently.
·
Think ahead
and plan your moves carefully. Be
aware of everything going on well to your front so that you can accelerate and
decelerate gradually. If you get into a skid: get your
foot off the pedals. Look in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to
go and steer gently in that direction. Once you get back to where you
need to be, gently turn the wheel in the other direction to straighten
your wheels.
I would also like to take this time to thank you for your dedication and commitment to our customers during this holiday season. Our Dallas District Postal Family accepted, processed, transported, and delivered record levels of mail and package volume. May the New Year bring each of you good health, happiness, and prosperity.
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