CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As we brace for this winter storm, local and state agencies are repeating the same message. Stay home and off the roads if you can.
Even a tenth of an inch of ice can create slick spots, and a quarter inch can make roads extremely hazardous. Officials know some people will still need to drive for work this weekend, and they are urging those drivers to use extra caution.
At Behind the Wheel Driving Academy in Chattanooga, a driving simulator shows just how dangerous icy roads can be. The simulator mimics winter conditions and demonstrates how much longer it takes to stop on ice compared to dry pavement…