SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - As Siouxland prepares for the cold winter weather, here are some tips on how to stay safe while on the road.

In November, the Sioux City Police Department posted a few tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) on how to stay safe and prepare your vehicle for winter conditions.

Tips for drivers during the winter months

Officials say winter weather, whether it is sleet, ice or snow, can create hazardous road conditions, however preparing yourself and your vehicle for winter travel is the key to staying safe.

Slow down and allow enough following distance

The administration says it is best if drivers slow down because it becomes harder to stop when your vehicle is on a slick or snow-covered surface.

Drivers should increase their distance w

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