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For current road condition information go to www.511ia.org
- Winter Driving Tips
- Winter Weather Precautions and Information
- Traffic Incident Reports
- Road Weather Information System and Aviation Weather Observation System
- View the latest Iowa DOT news releases
Snow Plow Safety Tips
- Use caution when approaching a snow plow.
- Never pass on the shoulder side of a plow.
- Don't assume plow drivers see you.
Slick Driving
Slick driving video
“Wheel-track glazing” is caused by warm tires trapping the ground level blowing snow. As more vehicles travel over the same wheel tracks a glaze of ice forms, which becomes very slippery. This video above shows how easy it is to lose control in these conditions.
Sample of "wheel-track glazing"
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