Winter makes curved roads dangerous

  • Example of activated slippery curve warning system signs on westbound M-32 near Gaylord. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Example of activated slippery curve warning system signs on westbound M-32 near Gaylord. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

    LANSING

    Winter – skid season – is almost upon us, making curves slipperier and more dangerous.

    Now a new study done in Northern Michigan shows that flashing LED lights on signs near curves can successfully warn drivers to slow down during wintry conditions.

    Curves can be deadly. The state tallied 128,517 crashes on curved roadways during winter weather conditions between 2018 and 2022, causing 175 se…