Texas DPS Shares Key Safety Tips for Freezing Temps

(KNUE-FM) When people think about the weather in Texas, most think about the extremely hot temperatures we can get in the summer months. The humidity can be a struggle sometimes. But most people don’t think about below-freezing temperatures.

As we’ve all faced before, temperatures in Texas can get below freezing and there are some things we should do when temperatures drop that low.

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Texas DPS Shares Freezing Weather Tips

It was awesome to see Texas Department of Public Safety officials sharing some tips with everyone on how to handle things when temperatures drop below freezing in the Lone Star State.

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How to Stay Safe Driving on Icy Roads

Seeing as how it doesn’t drop below freezing all that often in Texas, there are many people here that don’t feel comfortable driving when there is a chance for ice on the roadways.

One of the biggest pieces of advice I can give to anyone who has to drive in potentially icy conditions would be to NOT slam on the brakes if you start losing traction. You’re going to want to hit the brakes as that is our way of slowing down but doing so while you’re on ice will send your vehicle into a spinning mess.

Here are other tips from the Texas Department of Public Safety to Remember if you’re driving in Winter conditions.

Protecting Your Texas Home from Freezing Temps

It’s not just about staying safe while you’re driving in the cold winter conditions. There are also tips to keep your home comfortable.

Let’s look over some of those tips too.