Avoid sudden acceleration and braking.Try to drive in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you at a safe distance. Try and stay in the center lanes – puddles typically form on the shoulder and median.Turn on your lights – the law says your lights must be on when windshield wipers are on.Leave at least three car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you.Avoid travel during heavy rain or snow events.Slow down when driving in adverse weather conditions! Reduce your speed when roadways are icy or wet or your sight distance is affected.First, before you drive, check travel conditions, road closures and chain controls at.These substances mixed with water create a greasy layer that becomes slippery and can cause vehicles to hydroplane, which means you will slide on the roadway without control of the vehicle. Substances that build up on roadways such as oil and other vehicle fluids, can lead to slippery roads and the loss of tire friction. Do not drive past “Road Closed” signs and always follow commands and instructions from Caltrans personnel, CHP/law enforcement and emergency responders. Never try to drive through debris flows, large puddles or standing water. Urban freeways and routes are subject to flooding during heavy downpours or extended periods of rain. For emergency information in Riverside County go to and San Bernardino go to. Mountain areas typically experience increased rock fall during and after storm events. ![]() Desert regions are also subject to debris flows and road closures. Evacuations and road closures may be possible in these regions due to the threat of debris flows. Recent burn areas such as SR 38 through Forest Falls/Mountain Home Village (Valley Fire), SR’s 74 and SR 243 in Idyllwild and Mountain Center (Cranston Fire), and SR 74 and I-15 in Corona/Lake Elsinore (Holy Fire) are areas of concern. Mud and debris flows are always possible during heavy rain events. Remember to bring chains even if it not snowing so you don’t get caught without them during sudden weather changes. Chains will be required in mountain areas. Snow is predicted in mountain regions of at least four inches beginning in higher elevations dropping down to the 5,000-foot level as the storm progresses. Caltrans is advising motorists of winter driving tips and some possible impacts during the storms. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting rain and snow during the storm events. SAN BERNARDINO – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting the traveling public that a significant winter storm will arrive in the Inland/Mountain/Desert communities of Riverside and San Bernardino counties Wednesday evening. City Council Regional Board Appointments.The app is available by searching “Caltrans” in Apple’s “App Store” and in Android’s “Google Play Store.” It is also available online at. As a reminder, please do not use Quickmap while driving. QuickMap was launched online in 2011, with an Android app released in August of last year. The QuickMap app displays the user’s location on a map along with real-time information including traffic speed, road closures, California Highway Patrol incidents, chain controls, fire locations, electronic highway sign messages, and live traffic cameras. The QuickMap app gives critical information on highway conditions, so drivers can make smart decisions before they travel,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “We want to make travel as safe and easy as possible for California motorists. In this Caltrans News Flash, you’ll see how easy the app is to get and how convenient it is to use. ![]() SACRAMENTO > For the first time, users of the iOS platform can now download the free QuickMap app for iPhone and iPad.
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