Record weather strands drivers, AAA offers tips

AAA’s Roadside Rescue Team has assisted more than 3,800 Miami Valley motorists since the arctic blast hit the area on Feb. 12.

With more snow predicted this weekend, AAA officials offered these tips to avoid becoming stranded:

Give yourself three times more space than usual between you and other vehicles
Brake gently to avoid skidding
Avoid passing plows when possible
Stay out of the "pack" when driving on the highway, leave yourself an "out"
Whenever possible, use major routes that have been cleared
Do not use cruise control on wet roads
If involved in an accident, either stay in your vehicle or move away from it, far from traffic

For those that do need AAA this weekend, you can call using an app for iPhone or Android, which can be downloaded at AAA.com/mobile.

Drivers can enter and submit the details of their situation from the app directly to Roadside Assistance.

AAA can also be reached by phone at 1-800-222-4357 or at AAA.com.

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