Is it safe to drive behind the snowplow

Snowblowers on the roads are not safe in bad weather, although we all want them to perform well. In many cases, drivers do not know how to behave properly when driving behind the harvester.

When you spot the snow blower, provide a place to overtake and do not be afraid of overtaking, as this may interfere with its operation. Keep your distance. If you drive too close to the sweeper, your machine will be splattered with salt and sand from the spray system. This will result in reduced visibility and scratches on your car paint.

Many people think that the road behind the cleaning machine is no longer icy. This is only partly true. Do not forget that some time must pass before the salt takes effect and melts the icy parts of the road.

If you are driving a slower car and a snowplow is approaching you, be patient and wait for them to miss each other. Get off as far to the right as possible to avoid the risk of collision and to provide sufficient space.

When driving on the highway, do not overtake snow blowers. After them, you will move more slowly, but always on a clean surface. Overtaking is dangerous because the distance between the blades is small. And here you need to take into account the sand and salt scattered behind the snowplows.

According to experts, overtaking a snowplow does not save time, because when driving on a dirt road, the speed drops.

Finally, think when you park. If you don't leave enough room for the snowplow to pass, don't complain about your street not being cleared.