It's obvious that weather can be unpredictable any time of the year. For many, having President's Day off was a bonus so you didn't have to drive to work and kids didn't have to go to school and face another day of snow covered roads. There were still many people out there this morning including me.
For the most part many drivers were cautious but there were still a few who felt the roads were ok to speed on. You always need to compensate for poor traction by slowing down and giving the vehicle in front of you plenty of space in the event something goes wrong. Accelerate smoothly and slowly to avoid skidding, slipping or sliding. Brake early and brake slowly to lessen your chance of losing control. Plan your turns and avoid abrupt actions. Keep alert for changes in the road surface. Remember that ice and snow are most dangerous when the temperature is at or near the freezing mark.
Don't speed up to try and make up time. It's not worth putting your own life or the lives of others in danger.
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