How to Clear Plow the End of a Driveway

Plow the snow from the end of the driveway across the road only if this is legal in your municipality; many areas don't allow it. Even if it's legal in your area, don't do it if the land opposite your driveway is developed or otherwise in use. Avoid leaving any snow from your driveway on the road or a sidewalk. Plow the snow far enough off the road so that the city snow plows can clear the road.

Survey the area to determine where to pile the snow if you aren't plowing across the road. If possible, locate the snowbank away from the road. A snowbank at the end of the driveway reduces visibility for drivers pulling out of the driveway.

Back out of the driveway if necessary, and begin driving toward the end of the driveway before dropping your plow. Angle the blade of the plow to the right or the left to make a windrow, or row of snow.

Clear a swath next to the edge of the driveway, pushing the snow up and to the side of the driveway. Back the truck up again and continue making windrows, pushing the snow further up and further to the side with each pass. Repeat this until you've completely cleared the snow at the end of the driveway.

Clear the shoulder of the road adjacent to your driveway. This provides space for the city plows to pile snow from the road and reduces the chance of receiving snow from the road on the end of the driveway. Push the snow off the shoulder and into the adjacent lawn.