14 December 24, 2010 <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Weekly
HeaLTH & SaFeTy Tips for Safe driving By CHRiS kROneBuSCH 191 is one of the most deadly roads in Montana, but not because of the curves or the conditions that dominate its surface. Other roads are just as windy and snow-covered and have 70 mph speed limits, but lower fatality rates. 191 is dangerous because of the volume of traffic and the uneducated, unfamiliar or inconsiderate drivers. Some of the following items are Montana law, some are common sense: Following too closely. All motor vehicles on a roadway outside of a business or residence district, must be operated in a manner that allows sufficient space between each vehicle or combination of vehicles to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy the space without danger. To quantify this, the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you should be around three seconds when the road is dry and visibility is not compromised. When it is slick or snowing, separation should be doubled. It is your right not to pass, but not allowing enough room for someone else to pass is dangerous for you and other drivers. This goes for SELLERS Wanted RYAN BUYERS 304 & 305 LOOKING FOR GLACIER / YELLOWSTONE / SILVERBOW CONDO. 2 couples, one from Wisconsin now have a kids in the area and another from SD looking to relocate to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong>. ONE BUYER UNDER CONTRACT BUYER 102 LOOKING FOR DIAMOND HITCH HOME. Older couple from Florida. They’re ready for a family vacation home at a great price. BUYER 100 LOOKING FOR 2 BEDROOM CONDO UNDER $200K. Newlyweds relocating to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> need immediate occupancy. Quick closing. city driving as well. If someone is riding your bumper, put your hazard lights on until they back off. use turnouts. If cars are behind you, and there is no one ahead of you, you may be impeding traffic. In this situation, pull over and let faster traffic through. If slower drivers used turnouts more often, passing would not be necessary. Plus, it is more economical to travel at a consistent speed and not have the yoyo of accelerating and braking every time the road curves. If a vehicle doesn’t have all-wheel, four-wheel drive or snow tires, it is physically impossible to safely travel as fast as one with a proper winter set-up. Please be courteous to those who have spent extra money to safely drive in our Montana weather. common sense defensive driving techniques can solve most issues in any situation, on any road. National Safety Council’s defensive driving course defines this as “driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you BUYER 003 LOOKING FOR 3 TO 4 BEDROOM HOME IN MEADOW, CANYON, GATEWAY. Couple from Bozeman looking to be closer to <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong>, pre-qualified and ready to buy. NEGOTIATIONS PENDING BUYER 198 INVESTOR SEEKING HIGHLY MOTIVATED SKI-IN SKI- OUT BUILT PRODUCT. Cash buyer looking for Powder Ridge, Moonlight Mountain Home or Chalet. Quick closing. NEW BUYER 210 LOOKING FOR 1,000+ SQ.FT. UNDER $300K W/ GARAGE. Young, working family ready to step on the real estate ladder. WANNA BUY IN BIG SKY? WE’LL MARKET YOU. IT’S NEW AND IT WORKS. REGISTER TO DAY. and the actions of others.” Anticipate dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others. If you plan ahead and give yourself enough room, your brakes can be reserved for emergencies. Brake before entering a corner and then accelerate out of it. Using the engine to slow down gives more control to move through and complete a turn. If it is slick, braking hard while you are making a corner gives you less control. use headlights during the day. This keeps you safer by letting other drivers see you from a distance. Your headlight effectiveness is greatly diminished unless you brush, scrape or clean your headlights off when they are snow-covered or dirty. Do a regular “walk-around” your vehicle. Check tire pressure, headlights and taillights. You may be saving your own life. leave yourself enough time for any trip or commute. 191 drive times vary from 45 minutes to two KULESZA | BROKER 406.539.4666 CELL Ryan@RiversToPeaks.com <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Weekly hours. It is your responsibility to check the weather conditions and plan accordingly. Furthermore, it’s always better to arrive a little late than not at all. Those who drive Gallatin Canyon frequently know it can make a 15-20 minute difference in arrival time to pass slower drivers in marked passing zones, when it is safe. However, there are occasions where there are too many vehicles backed up and passing is pointless. Inexpensive public transportation departs and arrives at various times via the <strong>Sky</strong>line Bus. skylinebus.com report traffic offenders to the Montana Highway Patrol at (406) 388-3190 or (800) 525-5555. This means people driving excessively slow, as well as speeding and improper passing. Native Montanan Chris Kronebusch is Snowboard Program Manager at <strong>Big</strong> <strong>Sky</strong> Resort. (406) 995-5737 TALLIE JAMISON | ASSOCIATE 406.600.8081 CELL Tallie@RiversToPeaks.com December 24, 2010 15
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