The Washington State Patrol (WSP) wants to share some roadside safety tips and to remind drivers to plan ahead when road and weather conditions are not ideal.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In some cases, it takes time for law enforcement and first responders to arrive on scene. Law enforcement and first responders are trained and equipped to provide protection on emergency scenes and know where to park to ensure the safety of all those at the roadway collision.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Remember:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If the weather is not ideal, stay off the roadways if you can.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you do have to travel, give yourself plenty of time to arrive at your destination safely.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Reduce your speed. Speed limits are set for ideal conditions<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Increase your following distance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 To be seen better, use your headlights<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If you witness a collision:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Call 911 and be prepared to answer questions regarding the details of the collision.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you stop to help, pull your vehicle off of the roadway and activate your hazards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Do not park where a car could slide into you or your vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you stop to help the injured, do not put yourself in danger. Things can happen quickly and other vehicles may not see you putting you at greater risk. Weather and poor road conditions can compound the problem.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 You may further injure someone involved in the collision. If there is no immediate need for the occupants to be removed do not remove them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If you are involved in a collision:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Call 911<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Activate your hazard lights and if possible, drive your vehicle as far off of the roadway as possible while remaining on level ground.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 If your vehicle is inoperable, activate your hazards and wait for law enforcement and first responders to arrive. If you are concerned about your safety and think your vehicle might get struck from behind, get out of your vehicle and move away from the road to a safer location. This is only recommended as a last resort.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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