Members of AAA's roadside assistance team have lined major highways in order to immediately assist drivers in need, according to a press release from the association.
But due to the state of emergency in West Virginia and the high probability of wrecks, the association urges drivers to first take safety into their own hands.
Tips for the Storm
-Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
-Know your brakes. If the vehicle lacks an anti-lock braking system, pump the brakes. If the vehicle has ABS, don't pump, break with firm pressure.
-Don't power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads causes wheels to spin. As you reach the top of the hill, reduce the speed and continue downhill as slowly as possible.
-If you are forced to stop in traffic due to poor visibility, turn on your emergency flashers immediately.
Thanks to rising temperatures and the number of vehicles on the road, driving conditions on Tuesday should improve throughout the day, according to 13News meteorologist Spencer Adkins.
More than 15 accidents have been reported in our area in the past 24 hours, according to Metro 911 dispatchers.
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