Is it safe to drive behind a snow blower?

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• Is it safe to drive behind a snow blower?

Driving behind a snow blower can be annoying, but it is important to follow some rules: When you see a snow blower, give it room to move and do not overtake it, as this may interfere with its operation. Keep your distance. If you are too close behind the scrubber, your car will be sprayed with salt and sand from the sprinkler system. This will reduce your visibility and can also scratch the paint and glass of your car. Many people think that the road behind the scrubber is no longer icy. This is not true at all. It is important to remember that it will take some time for the salt to work and the ice on the road to begin to melt. When overtaking a scrubber, keep in mind that the cleared snow forms an embankment along the edges of the road. Try not to drive into it, so that the car does not get pulled to the side. If you are driving towards a snowplow and a snowball is rolling towards you, be patient and move as close to the right edge of the road as possible to avoid the risk of being hit and to give the shovel enough room to pass you. Signs warning of slippery roads should not be overlooked. It is better to slow down when you see such a sign, it is your safety. According to experts, overtaking a snowplow does not save time on the road, because when driving on a snowy road, the speed drops significantly more.