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 During winter storms, TxDOT snowplows
work around the clock to make roads passable. These large vehicles can present a hazard for drivers
who follow too closely. Observe these tips to stay safe while
giving snowplow operators room to do their jobs.
- Keep well back from snowplows
Plow drivers can't see directly behind their trucks. Sometimes they must
stop or back up. Staying a safe distance behind a snowplow will protect you
from possible injury and protect your car from sanding material that plows
spread on slick roadways.
- Know where the snowplow is on multi-lane highways
The plow could be in
either lane, or on the shoulder. Watch for snowplows on interstate ramps and
"authorized vehicle only" turnarounds.
- Never drive through a snow cloud or whiteout conditions
You can't
be sure if such conditions are caused by crosswinds or by a snowplow, so be patient. TxDOT
snowplow operators periodically pull over to allow traffic to pass.
TxDOT snowplow operators are extremely safety-conscious, but they need your
help. Stay back and let them safely do their job of clearing the road for you.
Don't take a chance. Don't crowd the plow!
View our "Don't Crowd the Plow"
television and
radio
public service
announcements.
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