Don’t want to hear you say ... that you don’t have any use for tire chains or approved alternatives. You do. Yes, even if you have AWD/4WD. With snow expected in the passes this weekend, now is a good time to get in the habit of carrying chains as part of your winter driving kit AND practice installing them before you head out. If a “tire chains required” advisory pops up on our digital signs, be prepared to pull over and chain up. “But I have AWD/4WD!” Great! When our mountain pass advisories read “tire chains required,” AWD/4WD vehicles don’t need to install chains. However, if conditions worsen, there’s always a potential for a “chains required on ALL vehicles” advisory - which would apply to your AWD/4WD vehicle. That’s why it’s wise to keep chains in your vehicle, no matter your make and model. Remember: Your manufacturer’s recommendation to not use chains does NOT absolve you of potential fines from law enforcement for ignoring a tire chain posting. “But my car can’t take tire chains!” Some cars have shallow wheel wells. If this is the case for your vehicle, google “WSP alternative traction devices” and find the list of Washington State Patrol-approved alternatives. You’d use these when “Chains Required” signs are posted. Thanks to @wastatepatrol_d2 and Snoqualmie Pass Fire and Rescue for the assist on this video! (And sorry/you’re welcome for getting Backstreet Boys stuck in your head today. AIIIIIIN’T NOTHIN BUT A HEARTACHE…) Video description: A couple of WSDOT employees, a state trooper and a firefighter lipsync along to the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want it That Way” in an effort to emphasize how all drivers should carry approved traction devices when traveling mountain passes.
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