# @kilgore_companies on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B5RtJSRlygA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11838261-kilgore-companies-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-11-25T05:27:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kilgore Companies (@Kilgore_Companies) — https://gondola.cc/Kilgore_Companies

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Rain and snow is expected here and across the west the next few days. Here are some great tips compiled by our safety department to keep in mind while you travel this week:

Make  sure your vehicle is in good condition before each trip. Taking a little time before trips and during stops to check your vehicle's condition can make a big difference:
• Clean ALL snow and ice from your vehicle, especially the hood, roof, trunk, lights and windows. Snow in any
of these areas increases the chance that your visibility can be affected while you're driving.
• Do a visual, hands-on inspection of all tires, wiper blades and fluid, and lights.
• Maintain at least a half tank of fuel at all times during the winter season.

2. Carry a Winter Driving Kit and stock it with:
• Proper clothing (loose layers, extra gloves, rain gear)
• A flashlight and batteries
• A blanket
• Non-perishable food and water
• A First Aid kit and any required prescription medication you take
• A bag of sand or salt
• Extra washer fluid
• A windshield scraper and brush for snow removal
• Jumper cables
• Tire chains or traction mats
• Cell phone and charger

3. Start a little slower, drive a little slower.
Compensate for poor traction by increasing following distance to 8-9 seconds, driving slower, and making all changes gently. A slower speed gives you more time to react if something occurs in the roadway ahead. Extra patience and awareness of other drivers can go a long way this time of year.

4. Brake and accelerate slowly.
Avoid sudden stops and starts in icy or rainy weather. If you need to slow down quickly in slippery conditions, try lightly pumping your brakes using just the ball of your foot, keeping your heel on the floor. This reduces your chance of locking your tires and losing control of your vehicle.

5. Give yourself extra space in front and behind.
To give yourself enough room to move out of harm's way in a sudden emergency, increase the distance between you and other vehicles and avoid driving in packs. The stopping distance required on ice at 0°F is twice the amount required at 32°F. 
#safeyfirst #thekilgoreway

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