Be Prepared For Extreme Driving Conditions

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Be Prepared For Extreme
Driving Conditions
Driving Conditions
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Know the Conditions
Knowing the big picture meaning weather
conditions before you leave your house is
important. If the weather is too bad perhaps its
better to stay indoors.
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Be Prepared

• Here are some things to check
• Lights
• Brakes
• Wiper Blades
• Tires
• Battery
• Its always good to keep an emergency kit in
  your car as well.

Prep your car before traveling, to ensure your
safety.
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Snow

• Here are some tips to stay safe
• Keep a safe distance of 8-10 seconds.
• Slow down.
• Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
• Never use cruise control on a slippery surface.
• Learn how to brake correctly this depends on your
  brake system.

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Rain

• What to do
• Reduce speed.
• Avoid deepest water.
• Check tire pressure.
• If you hydroplane, ease off accelerator brake.

Rain makes for slippery road conditions, and
causes more crashes, deaths, and injuries than
any other type of weather.
The wet pavement may require twice the braking
distance to stop. Its even possible to
hydroplane in the rain.
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Fog

• Tips for driving in fog
• Reduce your speed.
• Signal early.
• Turn off cruise control.
• Keep a consistent speed.
• Use fog lights if you have them.
• Use road reflectors as a guide.

Fog is the worst for visibility. Even a small
amount can obstruct your view of other vehicles,
impending corners, and other obstacles.
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Ice

• Ice requires the same precautions and skills as
  snow with a couple added steps. Here are some
  basic guidelines to assist you
• Slow down.
• Avoid sharp braking, accelerating, and steering.
• Give yourself time to slow down around corners.
• Increase space between cars.
• Drive in the highest gear to avoid spinning
  tires.

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