Dense gog mixed with heavy smoke in much of the state Sunday morning, reducing visibility.
Dense fog mixed with heavy smoke in much of the state Sunday morning, prompting the Oregon Department of Transportation to tell people not to drive if at all possible.
"With heavy smoke and fog blanketing much of the state, ODOT is reminding drivers the best thing they can do to stay safe is avoid driving unless absolutely," the agency sid in a morning press release.
Motorist should check conditions if they must head out, ODOT said. A number of roads remain closed throughout the state. Go to https://tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1 for real time road conditions.
ODOT also offered the following tips for drivers who encounter heavy smoke:
• Slow down and stay alert. Slow driving gives you more time to respond to unexpected conditions.
• Turn on your headlights. Even during daylight hours your headlights will help others on the road see you. Use low-beams as high-beams reflect off the moisture in the air and cause glare.
• Use fog lights. If you have them, fog lights can help cut through the smoke.
Keep plenty of space between you and other vehicles. Visibility, of course, decreases in smoke so maintain a safe stopping distance between you and the vehicle up front.
• If visibility becomes too dangerous to continue, pull off to the side of the road as soon as safely possible.
• Never stop in a travel lane. Look for a safe area completely off the road if possible and turn off all lights, including flashers, until it's safe to continue.
• Don't tailgate. Keep a steady, reliable pace. Remember that everyone else on the road is in the same fix you're in. They're counting on you to help show the way.
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