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The City of Austin and Texas Department of Transportation are urging Texans to avoid driving Wednesday, as freezing rain and ice accumulation are expected to continue through Thursday morning.

The Austin Police Department, Austin-AG真人百家乐 County Emergency Medical Services Department and Austin Fire Department responded to more than 300 traffic collisions Tuesday. First responders have also been impacted by the icy roadways, the city said, as several were injured while responding to crashes.

The city said many crashes are preventable and that residents can help first responders by not driving unless absolutely necessary.

If you do have to drive, follow these tips from , and :

Before driving

• Check conditions at  
• Have an emergency supplies kit in your vehicle that includes blankets, jumper cables, emergency lights and a cellphone charger
• Remove snow and ice from your vehicle
• Maintain your vehicle in accordance with manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations
• Ensure headlights and tail lights are functioning properly
• Make sure your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread
• Make sure you have at least half a tank of gas at all times
• Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage

While driving

• Drive slowly and turn carefully, planning additional time for travel
• Maintain a greater distance with cars in front of you and don't follow them too closely
• Avoid elevated roads,鈥痵uch as overpasses and bridges
• Approach bridges, shaded spots and turns slowly
• Don鈥檛 stop if you can avoid it
• Avoid sudden braking or accelerating鈥痶o maintain traction
• Build some momentum before approaching a hill and try not to apply extra gas while going up
• Don鈥檛 use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface
• Stop all the way at a dark or flashing red traffic signal
• Remain in your vehicle if you are in a collision
• If you are skidding, stop braking and accelerating and don't jerk the steering wheel