Davenport, IA – Winter weather is quickly approaching, and local police are reminding drivers to get ready before snow and ice arrive. The Davenport Police Department issued a safety reminder this week urging residents to prepare their vehicles now to avoid breakdowns and crashes later in the season.
According to a post shared by the department, the advice comes in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Officials encouraged drivers to review NHTSA’s official Winter Driving Tips checklist, which includes checking for recalls, inspecting windshield wipers, testing brakes, topping off fluids, and making sure tires are properly inflated.
Police say preventive maintenance can make a major difference during the first freeze or snow event of the season. “Being prepared before temperatures drop helps keep everyone safer on the roads,” the department’s post noted.
The announcement serves as a timely reminder as cold weather patterns begin moving across eastern Iowa this week. Drivers are also advised to keep emergency kits, blankets, and extra phone chargers in their vehicles throughout the winter months.
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