PRINCETON — With the winter and holiday season here, local and state officials are encouraging drivers to slow down, be alert and drive carefully.

On Wednesday, Bureau County Sheriff John Thompson said there are several winter driving tips which drivers need to remember when traveling on the roads in the coming months. Some of those tips include making sure the vehicle is in good service condition and the gas tank is near full, not using the cruise control or overdrive on icy roads, and being especially careful on bridges and overpasses.

Also, drivers need to remember all-wheel drive not mean all weather is driveable, Thompson said.