Snowplows can be up to 6 feet wide. When plowing operations are in progress, snowplows may cross centerlines and shoulders during plowing operations – thus necessitating that no one tailgate or pass them.
Always follow snowplows carefully when driving on multiple-lane roads that have recently been plowing – several car lengths is recommended — to stay safe for both yourself and their driver. It will keep both parties involved safe.
Snow Removal
Winter brings snow plows and their operators strategically deployed across the state, ready to clear major roadways when necessary. You can check road conditions using an interactive statewide roadmap or use our snow plow routes map to determine which roads are top priorities for plowing.
When driving near a snow plow, it is crucial that you leave sufficient distance between yourself and its wide tires. Remember, plowing operations could cross centerlines or shoulders during plowing operations and this must be kept in mind.
Never pass a snowplow as its operator has limited visibility and may hit your car without warning. Furthermore, snow thrown from its truck could create dangerous ridges when changing lanes; one “beat” takes two hours on high-traffic roads; it is illegal to plow back onto them!
Ice Removal
Warm days followed by freezing nights can convert any snow into hazardous ice chunks that are difficult to clear off roadways. To stay safe, it’s best to remove these from your driveway and place them somewhere where they can melt naturally rather than being thrown back onto roads where they could become hazardous for motorists.
As you navigate state roads during winter weather, please keep our plow drivers in mind as you drive safely to your destination. They often have limited visibility due to snow drifts and ice; when plowing, they may throw snow both directions. In order to protect these drivers and other road users, stay back several car lengths or more when passing snowplows – these large vehicles often lack vision when turning or passing; additionally they often have wider berms that cross centerlines and shoulders during echelon plowing operations.
Snow Plowing
Snow removal services are essential in regions that receive large amounts of snowfall, making life easier for locals, commuters and long-distance travelers alike.
Plows are essential winter maintenance tools that provide motorists with essential services. Their superior durability and minimal maintenance needs make them invaluable tools, with reduced chances of damaging vehicles than snow blowers.
A: When driving near a snowplow, make sure to leave plenty of space both in front of and behind it. Plows can create clouds of snow that make changing lanes difficult as well as spreading de-icing materials that could become slippery for other drivers.
Be especially wary if you are on a multi-lane road and the plow operator is operating in one of the outer lanes. Echelon plowing, in which multiple plows operate side-by-side on multiple lanes to clear larger areas at once, is considered the most efficient approach when clearing high traffic roadways.