News: ODOT reminds drivers to give snowplows plenty of room

To keep drivers safe, especially on the highways, ODOT is reminding drivers to "not crowd the plow."

ODOT says drivers should remember to give snowplow drivers plenty of room in which to do their work and not get to close on the highway. The blade on a snowplow can extend across a road's centerline and shoulder. To avoid vehicle damage drivers are advised not to tailgate or ride along side snowplows for any extended period of time.

ODOT offers the following tips to drivers for sharing the roads with snowplows and salt trucks.

• Don't Crowd the Plow: A snowplow driver's field of vision is restricted. You may seen them, but they don't always see you.


• Watch for Clouds of Snow: Snowplows can throw up a cloud of snow that can reduce visibility to zero in less time than you can react.


• Keep Lights and Windows Clear: Clear the snow from your vehicle's windows and lights, and drive with your lights on.