The most important aspect of driving is getting to your desired destination LIVE! The dangers are secondary when defying death becomes the primary objective during a climatic atrocity. Bad weather can have disastrous effects on certain lives who do not follow safety precautions while driving. The following are safety tips for driving in bad weather:
• Inspect your VEHICLE thoroughly before departing. Make sure the vehicle is able to withstand inclement weather; This includes examining your lights, gauges, brakes, tires, windshield wipers, steering wheel, and exhaust system for any minor problems that may irritate you on the road. Instead, any major faults must be resolved at the gas station. Avoid being stranded without fuel, plan in advance where you will refuel. The most important thing is that the vehicle must not be overloaded.
• Plan your ROUTE in advance and inform a responsible friend or relative not to travel with you. This must be done before you start traveling. If possible, updates on the course of the trip should also be provided. This keeps them alert and you have someone to ask for help if you get stuck near a safe place. Lastly, inform them about how to get to the destination safely.
• WEATHER reports should be verified for the areas along the route you will be driving on before leaving home. It is particularly important that you are up-to-date on the current scenario. This helps you prepare for the possible risk of driving in heavy rain or snow. While driving, turn on the car radio at a station that will alert you to any imminent danger, such as storms, in the area.
• Maintaining a DEFENSIVE demeanor not only helps your own safety, but also helps the safety of other travelers. You need to avoid distractions like using your cell phone and concentrating on the road. Reduce your speed (slow down to 10 miles per hour) below the actual speed limit. The lights should be kept on during any situation with reduced visibility because being visible is another important aspect of road safety.
• DO NOT expect others to be as law-abiding as you are! Dim your headlights before a vehicle approaches within range of the headlight. Driving in the blind spot of other vehicles or urgent braking should be avoided; these can cause unexpected collisions. Maintain a safe distance at all times, especially at night and in foggy or snowy conditions. Proceed with caution, only when it is absolutely safe to do so.
Evaluate carefully beforehand whether you should follow your travel plan and risk your life or miss out on bad weather. The most recommended tip to keep in mind: If you cannot safely operate your vehicle, you must NOT drive! Once you have that uncomfortable feeling, you should STOP your vehicle as soon as you can safely do so. Sometimes uncertainty can certainly be dangerous.