Sverdlovsk drivers are urged to change rubber due to ice

In the coming weekend in the region is expected to cool: at night the temperature will fall below zero, and in the afternoon will remain plus. According to forecasts of weather forecasters, precipitation is possible in the form of wet snow, and in the night and morning hours on certain sections of roads ice is formed.

The traffic police recommends that motorists do not postpone the transition to winter tires. At near-zero and negative temperatures, summer tires lose traction with the road, and the braking distance increases several times - even light icing makes driving unpredictable.

Drivers: choose a speed that allows you to safely stop at a sudden obstacle; increase the distance to the transport ahead; avoid sharp maneuvers, accelerations and braking; be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and areas near water bodies - there ice is formed first; reduce speed in advance before pedestrian crossings, intersections and schools.

Drivers with little experience in driving during the ice, the traffic police advises to abandon travel altogether.

Pedestrians should cross the carriageway only on crossings and on a green signal, making sure that drivers notice you. In the dark and in poor visibility, use reflective elements on clothing.

In ice conditions, the cost of error increases many times over. Prepare the car in advance, and if you do not have time, do not take risks.

Earlier, “MK-Ural” wrote that in the Sverdlovsk region in early October it will cool sharply. In some places it may snow first. Weather changes were warned by weather forecasters of the Ural Hydrometeorological Center. Until the end of September, dry and warm summer weather will remain in the region. From 27 to 30 September in the afternoon the air will warm up to +18. +20 degrees. At the same time, the nights will become colder: in some places frosts are possible.