Driving Through The Delmarva Snow

deldot’s equipment operator gary lisko — getting to work. 02;22;47 a lot of people think oh you’re just going to go in the truck and drive and you’re in this heated truck, it’s a little bit more involved than that 02;22;55 track 2 according to deldot policy — plow drivers have to clear the primary roads first… forming what they call a train — anywhere from two to four vehicles — to push the snow off at one time. 02;06;16 their biggest concern or challenge is not necessarily the weather but the motorists 02;06;19 02;22;03 we can’t stop on a dime and we’ve got blind spots and especially at night you just need to give us some leeway 02;22;12 track 3 and what some drivers don’t understand — the primary roads have to be done before the secondary. and lisko says — once they can move to those areas — that’s where more problems can start. 02;25;34 vehicles stuck, so then you’re pretty much stuck unless you know that this road is wide enough 02;25;40 butt sot 02;25;44 but you really don’t want to get off the road edge because then you can be stuck 02;25;50 track 4 their advice for your safety and theirs — don’t park your car on the side of the road during a snow storm… and the obvious — don’t leave if you don’t have to. but if you’re like this truck — and don’t have much of a choice — 02;29;05 we’re gonna push him so he can get on the road, he’s only about 4 or 5 feet away from the road 02;29;09 track 5 they’ll help you along the way. 02;30;07 – “no problem” 02;30;12 <track 6 kelly rule…47 abc. crews in both delaware and maryland say even though roads are clear and beginning to dry — they’re urging caution. as temperatures drop tonight — state highway officials are warning that icy spots may develop — and any snow that may have melted can re-freeze. they’re urging drivers to continue to drive slowly and allow extra breaking distance. and keep in mind the danger isn’t only beneath your tires — for drivers who stayed home today — make sure you brush and scrape all snow and ice off your vehicle — especially the roof — before heading out. some major repairs will need to be done at the