August 10, 2021
Agency
Driving in Extreme Weather
Did You Know?
Driving in dicey weather conditions can be nerve-wracking. It is important to know how to modify your driving during rain, tornadoes, snow and fog. This will help you stay calm during your commute.
Rain and Thunderstorms
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Turn on your headlights, wipers and defroster so you can see in front of you.
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Drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you and drive slow.
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Allow for increased space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
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If you hydroplane, hold the steering wheel straight and remove your foot from the gas.
Tornadoes:
If you are driving in a tornado, get out of your vehicle and find shelter. If there is not a building nearby, lie in a ditch and place your arms over your head.
Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain
If you are driving in a tornado, get out of your vehicle and find shelter. If there is not a building nearby, lie in a ditch and place your arms over your head.
Fog
Slow down before you reach a patch of fog in front of you.
Use only your low beams or fog lights and put on your defroster and wipers to increase visibility.
If the fog is extremely thick, roll down all of your windows to hear other vehicles around you.
Safety First
It is very important that you allow extra room between your vehicle and the one in front of you when driving in snow. While driving you will need three to 12 times the amount of stopping distance that you normally need without any precipitation.