Winter in Wisconsin can be fun and exciting, but sometimes the conditions can become dangerous. Being prepared ahead of a storm will help you get through it safely.
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Winter Weather Health and Safety Tips — Wisconsin
Source: State Agency/ProgramWebinar Archive — National
Source: ExpertView past Webinars by clicking on your title of interest below.
What Risks Do Older Drivers Pose to Traffic Safety? — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationRAND Corporation’s website details the risks of older drivers and traffic safety. Information regarding relative risk, driving frequency and fragility are all covered topics,including a compparison of older driver risk to younger drivers.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
Tribal Transit — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders
Driving in Bad Weather Fact Sheet — Texas
Source: State Agency/ProgramTDI Safety @ Work Division of Workers Compensation created a Fact sheet for drivers on how to drive in bad weather. The fact sheet goes over how to drive in rain, fog and winter weather.
Bicycle Safety Resource — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationMyCarDoesWhat Safety Feature Links — National
Source: ExpertMany car safety features vary by manufacturer, from their functions to even their names. Please use this list to find out more about the specific safety features offered by the top brands sold in the United States.
Newer Cars Are Safer Cars — National
Source: US Department of TransportationVehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you. Advanced technologies that have emerged in recent years give you even more safety options — you can choose what features are best to keep you and your family safe on the road.
Driver Assistance Technologies — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriver assistance technologies hold the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives each year. In 2022, 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes — many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.