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Today, it’s a rainy, dark dreary day.  Just because you can see someone else when you are driving, don’t assume they can see you! WHEN IT RAINS, DRIVE WITH YOUR LIGHTS ON!

Look in this photograph, it’s hard to see the oncoming car, even though they do have their lights on.  Think about how much harder it is to see them it they (or you) don’t have the lights on.  This was reinforced to me today when I saw mothers who had dropped off their children at a day school for preschoolers.  They were driving down a narrow street and most of them did not have their lights on after dropping off their kids. We both know that a good mother will do anything for the safety of their children.  Taking care to have their lights on when it rains protects both their children and themselves from being in an accident.

Also, when getting ready to go out into traffic look twice, before going out into traffic.  Someone else who is driving without their lights on may be just about to drive in front of you.  If you are looking for drivers who don’t have their lights on, you are more likely to see them.  If you aren’t looking for them, then they may not register in your brain.   When there is bad weather take extra care.  Please drive with your lights on.

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(Jeff Hamilton of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is playing the drums on this Diane Krall version of “Let It Snow.” Jeff and I grew up in the same town and we both played in the High School Band. Obviously, Jeff is a far better musician and I’m a big fan of him.)

Okay, enjoy the music! We’ve had snow Thursday of this week and even just a bit today that did not accumulate. So, careful driving or no driving is the smart thing to do here in Alabama when we’ve got snow!

Yesterday, I drove to Tuscaloosa for mediation. The snow covered icy roads had melted during the night in the rain. Before then, I stayed off the roads. The case involved a drunk driver who hit my client at about 90 mph from the rear. My client had just started moving after the stop light turned green. Unfortunately, one passenger was killed in the wreck.

The driver had the minimum amount of insurance, not enough to even pay the hospital bills. Check you insurance policy and raise the amount of coverage that you have. (I cover this in detail in my book. I’ll send you a complimentary copy.) Also make sure that you have uninsured /underinsured coverage. Tragedy can strike in a moment. For your protection and the protection of others you need insurance coverage that will cover the amount of damage that can be caused by a wreck. No one is smiling when someone has died in a wreck and others seriously injured. Being responsible means having adequate insurance coverage. Being responsible also means not driving when there is snow in Alabama. Instead stay home and remember to “Let It Snow.”

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The weather is supposed to get bad tomorrow with predictions of 1-2 inches of snow! If it does, please don’t drive! We don’t have the roads prepared like they do in areas that normally get snow. More importantly, even if you do or think you know how to drive in snow, everyone else in Alabama (or nearly so) doesn’t know how or have much experience driving in snow. You will be a target for them to hit you. Also, remember that bridges ice quickly even if there is not snow, so be careful.

I’m assuming that you’ve already got your bread and milk – snow survival food in this state. So, stay safe by staying off the roads and enjoy the pretty scenery at home with your family. You can take a walk in it and ponder the the last time it really snowed a lot here. If it snows, please don’t drive in it.

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Last night we enjoyed watching Alabama win the National Football Championship – Roll Tide!!!!!   Today, it is snowing in Birmingham.   People in Alabama are good at cheering on their football team.  However, driving in the snow is not one of our strengths.   Please stay off the highways and stay safe at home.  Regardless of whether the snow accumulates, bridges quickly freeze and you can easily lose traction.   If you do drive in this weather, be extra careful, slow down, and allow extra distance to  stop.   Roll Tide!

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