Bad Weather and Car Driving

Bad Weather and Car Driving

Make a plan for your ROUTE in advance and tell a responsible friend or family member who won’t be traveling with you about it. Before embarking on a journey, this should be completed. If at all possible, travel updates should also be provided. This keeps them alert and gives you someone to call for assistance if you get stuck close to a safe spot. Last but not least, let them know how to get there safely.

• Before you leave the house, check the weather reports for the areas along the route you’ll be driving through. It is especially critical that you be informed about the current situation. This aids in your preparation for the potential dangers of driving in heavy rain or snow. Select a station on the car’s radio that will inform you of any approaching threats, such as storms, while you are driving.

• Keeping a defensive attitude not only contributes to your own safety but also to the safety of other travelers. Focusing on the road requires avoiding distractions like using a phone. Keep your speed below the actual speed limit by ten miles per hour. Being visible is another important aspect of highway safety, so lights should always be on in low-visibility situations.

• Do not expect others to adhere to the law in the same way that you do! Before a vehicle enters the range of your main beam, dim your headlights. It is best not to drive in the blind spot of another vehicle or brake quickly; These may result in unanticipated collisions. Always keep a safe distance, especially at night, in fog, or in snowy conditions. Only when it is absolutely safe to do so should you overtake with caution. Consider carefully whether to stick to your travel plan and put your life in danger or to let the bad weather pass. The single most important point to remember is that you shouldn’t drive if you can’t handle your car safely! When you start to feel uneasy, you should STOP your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Uncertainty can certainly be dangerous at times.