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Pull Off the Roadway.
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane.
Lights Off, including your emergency flashers. Other drivers tend to drive toward lights during times of limited visibility and may try to “follow” your parked car.
Car in Park
Seatbelt On
Foot Off the Brake
If you’re caught in a dust storm, there’s
no safe speed to drive through it.
Learn these five steps to stay alive:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s campaigns are designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities on our roadways. By promoting safer behaviors and shared responsibility, these efforts help protect everyone who travels through our communities.
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