The California Highway Patrol Shares variant tips that you can safely lead through the storm

Bakersfield, California (KGET) – The recent snowfall that covered the core County Mountains with a nice display reminds us that winter is not finished and the California Highway Patrol officials are trying to stay safe on the streets.

“Slowing. I don't know how much more we can emphasize how important it is to slow down when they go through bad weather,” said Officer DC Williams with the California Highway Patrol. “The road surface is wet, which increases the stop distance, almost twice as high as normally.”

The CHP has reported several accidents on the Interstate Five in the north and south because vehicles lose control. The CHP warns the drivers of strong snow and a limited visibility of Fort Tejon through Gorman.

The video showed how the snow fell from the Caltrans feed on Thursday evening.

“When you start slipping and sliding, try to avoid this hard brake application and hard turns, as you can get out of hydroplane and drive where you may not stop until you have hit another car,” said Williams. “Or you are somewhere on the street at a ditch.”

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Williams says he should never pass a CHP cruiser crossing lanes with his rear amber lights.

“Stay behind them. This means that they slow down the traffic, ”said Williams. “So there is a danger, or there could be ice cream on the street, so we start going.”

When the road is closed, you can get stuck on a muddy, County Road on a muddy, County Road.

Williams said: “Find an alternative route where you are on a main street and no mountain road with two lane.”

When you are stranded, stay in your vehicle and call 911 because the CHP is here to protect you and keep you running.

“We can get the right people out there to help them. Whether it is a towing car, whether it is an officer to get out of there, ”said Williams. “We will be able to get out of there and hopefully help them.”

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