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By Teagan Rasche

AMA encourages cautious driving as weather gets colder and roads get busier

Dec 24, 2021 | 9:45 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The cold temperatures and snow that has fallen in the past 24-hours might be helpful if you’re driving a sleigh with nine tiny reindeer, but for those with Christmas holiday driving plans in Alberta, maybe not.

Medicine Hat police have asked people to exercise caution as the snow hit suddenly last night, and it appears motorists listened.

Alberta Motor Association is also urging people to drive with caution and make sure they have an emergency roadside kit.

A kit can include a few things you’ll likely have around the house and a few others that are easily available in stores. Such as a blanket, warm clothes, cell phone charger, caution triangles and flashlight.

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If you are in an accident or think something is wrong with your vehicle, Brandon Klassen with AMA says to pull over and stop as far away from traffic as possible, before making any calls.

“Making sure that you’re slowing down for the road conditions,” Klassen said. “Just because a highway says 100 kilometres an hour, that’s for ideal conditions. Make sure you’re paying attention and giving yourself some room on the roads.”

If you’re out on the highways this cold snap and see emergency vehicles working, Klassen suggests slowing down and giving them more room.