Blizzard stranded — Nebraska Permit Test

Driving is not advised in a blizzard, which combines the low visibility of fog, the slippery roads of ice and snow, and sudden wind.

In a blizzard a driver cannot see, cannot stop, and cannot hold the lane, all at the same time.

Driving is not advised in these conditions.

If stranded in a blizzard, don't panic and stay with the vehicle.

People who leave the car in a blizzard lose their way in the snow and freeze before help arrives.

Don't panic. Stay with the vehicle.

If stranded, run the engine and heater sparingly and only with a window slightly open for ventilation.

Running the engine in a sealed car lets exhaust fumes build up, and the people inside can die in their sleep.

Conserve fuel, run the engine and heater sparingly, and only with a slightly open window for ventilation.

If stranded with the engine running, keep snow from blocking the exhaust (tail) pipe.

Snow packed around the tailpipe pushes exhaust fumes back into the car while the people inside sleep.

Keep snow from blocking exhaust (tail) pipe.

If stranded, use your emergency flashers to make the car more visible to work crews, and turn the dome light on at night.

A car buried in white snow is easy for a plow or rescue crew to pass right by.

Use your emergency flashers to make your car more visible to work crews.

If more than one person is stranded in the car, take turns keeping watch and sleeping.

If everyone falls asleep, nobody sees a blocked tailpipe or flags down the crew that drives past.

If more than one person is in the car, take turns keeping watch and sleeping.

If you are stranded in a blizzard, what should you do?

Stay with your vehicle. People who leave the car in a blizzard lose their way in the snow and freeze before help arrives. Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.63: “Don't panic. Stay with the vehicle.”