Hi I'm sergeant Keith cornman, with the Oklahoma City Police Department winter weather, can present many challenges for Oklahoma drivers.

So over the next few minutes, I'll discuss a few things with you, don't keep you and your family safe while you drive on snow or ice covered roads before we hit the road there's a couple things that you can do to increase your safety while on the roadway one of the most obvious things that you can do is simply defrost your windshield I'm, not talking about making a small hole on the front windshield with an ice scraper starting about completely the icing, your entire vehicle front sides and including your rear window.

Another safety tip I'd like to discuss with you is, if you do decide to deice your vehicle by letting it warm up, make sure that the car is locked or that you remain with your vehicle at all times. Also at the cars parked in your garage make sure that the garage doors up to avoid any unnecessary carbon monoxide poisoning driving requires your full time and attention, even more so during winter, weather driving months are on snow rice covered roads.

So avoid the distractions inside your car, such as using your cell phone or even texting while you drive ok, now that you're on the roadway there's a couple things that you can do to ensure your safety. We bind the wheel while you're driving on snow or ice covered roads. First of all, increase the following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Remember: distance equals time equals options. The further the distance between you and the car in front of you is going to give you more time to react or stop.

The second thing you need to do is slow down. That may mean 1015 miles per hour or even more below the posted speed limit at some point, you're going to have to come to stop whether it be at a stop sign or maybe a red light at an intersection, so make sure that you plan your stop well in advance when you're on snow or ice covered roads.

What I mean by that is slow down well before the intersection or stop sign, maybe even a block or two and don't slam on the brakes gently apply the brakes in closing. If you are involved in a collision, make sure you do three things call 911 exchange the proper contact information and move your vehicles off the roadway. If you can.