Oregon Motorists Can Avoid Crashes With Trip Check
Oregon motorists all over the state are struggling with the cold weather and the icy roads. Tillamook County made a horrible discovery where a young woman lost control of her car, left the road, and plunged into the Nestucca River. She did not survive.
There a few things we can all do to reduce the risks of winter driving. Common sense is a good place to start. If you do not have to make the trip, then stay home. If you do, travel during the day, when you can see where you are going. Tell someone you are headed out, especially on a longer trip. Bring your phone, and make sure it is charged. Take the safer route, not necessarily the shorter route. Make sure you have your chains, and throw a blanket and some food in the car in case you are going to be sitting for awhile, and of course, fill your tank.
Whenever we plan a trip over to the Williamette Valley, we use Oregon ODOT's Trip Check. This website is great. It gives you up to the minute road conditions, weather warnings, and in some spots, you can even look at video showing actual road conditions. Be safe this holiday season, and be sure to use Trip Check.
