Before traveling during the winter season, here are a few safety reminders.

Check 511PA.com for road and weather conditions along with travel delays and road closures.

Clear all the ice and snow completely off your vehicle.

When encountering a plow truck, do not pass it as some trucks have a secondary plow attached.

Snow coming off either plow can create a “white out” condition leaving you unable to see oncoming traffic.

To keep your vehicle from being damaged, leave approximately six car lengths between you and the back of the plow truck.

In a “white out” condition, activate 4-way flashers, move to the side of the road, and wait for it to pass.

“Black ice” is where the road develops a thin coating of ice.

If you encounter this condition slow down by taking your foot off the gas.

Remember, during inclement weather only travel if necessary, always wear your seat belt and give yourself plenty of extra travel time.

For questions, comments or to request a winter driving program, email me at tfox@hsnetwork.org.

Follow me on Facebook at safetyfox or on Instagram at highwaysafetynetworkd5.

This is a PennDOT funded project.

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Editor’s note: Tracy Fox, the “Safety Fox” is traffic safety coordinator for the Highway Safety Network that covers Lehigh and Monroe counties.

The Highway Safety Network is a nonprofit organization that receives traffic safety grants from PennDOT to provide free educational programs to kindergarten through 12th grade and colleges students, community and senior groups, and businesses.

The network also works with state and local police departments on training, enforcement, and education initiatives.