Kindersley RCMP Offer Winter Driving Tips
As local residents have had a good blast of snowy weather show up over the last week the Kindersley RCMP would like to offer the following driving tips for the winter season:
-Scrape all the ice off your windows before driving – if you can’t see, you can’t drive safely!
-Remove all snow from your vehicle, including from your headlights, taillights and roof.
-Slow down on slippery or snowy roads.
-Be gentle and smooth when you accelerate, brake or steer.
-Using cruise control on icy or snowy roads can be dangerous! If you skid, your vehicle will accelerate and rapidly spin its wheels as it tries to maintain a constant speed.
-Before traveling, check the weather forecast for both your current location and destination. If travel can be delayed during storm warnings, do so.
-Be prepared for anything: consider stocking your vehicle with extra warm clothes, candles, matches, non-perishable snacks, a snow shovel, traction mats, booster cables and a tow rope or chain.
If you become stranded on the highway, do not leave your vehicle! Turn on your vehicle periodically to warm up, but try to conserve fuel. Make sure your tailpipe remains clear of ice and snow, or carbon monoxide could potentially seep into your vehicle.
Between November 7th to November 13th, Kindersley RCMP responded to 23 calls for service*. These calls included, but were not limited to, 2 sudden deaths, 3 suspicious person/vehicle calls and 1 break and enter to the Tramping Lake Town Office.
If you have any information in regards to this break enter or other crimes in the area, please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment by calling 306-463-4642 or your local police service. Information can also be provided anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
*For more information on the calls to service please contact the Kindersley RCMP detachment.