The traffic police urge drivers and pedestrians to be careful because of snow
Due to falling snow, all road users need to be especially attentive and careful.
In connection with falling snow, all road users need to be especially attentive and careful, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports with reference to the capital traffic police.
In such weather conditions, it is important for drivers to choose a safe speed, not to make sharp maneuvers, acceleration and braking. A safe distance and side spacing should also be observed.
The traffic police remind that due to wet or snowy road surface significantly reduced coefficient of adhesion of wheels with the road, which can lead to an increase in braking distance and loss of controllability.
Pedestrians can start crossing the road, making sure that drivers notice and miss them. In the dark and during snowfall, it is especially important to identify yourself as reflective elements.
