The Oregon Department of Transportation has some safety tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Expect more people on the roads if you’re driving to visit friends and family, and be prepared for fog, rain and possible mountain snow.

ODOT spokesperson Mindy McCartt said giving yourself extra time and checking conditions will help. And make sure you’re visible to other drivers in foggy conditions.

“Fog and rain can make you nearly invisible on the road,” she said. “You know, headlights aren’t just so you can see the road, right? They’re also so other drivers can see you.”

McCartt said if you’re going over the mountain passes, carry chains and know how to put them on your vehicle. She said ODOT crews will be out all weekend. She asked drivers to give them space for safety and neve

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