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WEATHER CONDITIONS

WEATHER CONDITIONS. Minimizing Risk in Rain and Snow& Other Hazardous Weather Conditions. Managing Visibility, Time and Space. Rain and snow decrease your ability to see ahead, to the sides, and to the rear.

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WEATHER CONDITIONS

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  1. WEATHER CONDITIONS Minimizing Risk in Rain and Snow& Other Hazardous Weather Conditions

  2. Managing Visibility, Time and Space • Rain and snow decrease your ability to see ahead, to the sides, and to the rear. • Decreased visibility makes it more difficult to judge distances and manage time & space • Bad weather also makes it more difficult to see other drivers and pedestrians.

  3. STEPS TO CONTROL RISK Prepare in advance Make sure that tires are properly inflated and that the tread is okay. Check the headlights, windshield wipers, defroster and other equipment ensuring that they are in good working condition.

  4. Tracking your fellow drivers • Drive slowly and leave extra space between your vehicles and other vehicles. • On wet pavement drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you. It provides better traction.

  5. LET EM’ KNOW :) • Give drivers plenty of advance notice when you intend to slow down or turn. • Be ALERT!!! • Do not assume that others will give you that same courtesy.

  6. LOW BEAMS!!!!! • It’s important to keep your low beams on in inclement conditions. • This will make your vehicle visible to other drivers and pedestrians.

  7. If it becomes UNBEARABLE • Pull your car off the side of the road in a protected area and wait for conditions to improve. • Put your hazard lights on to ensure that you will be seen by other motorists.

  8. HYDROPLANING • During the 1st 15 minutes of rainfall, the roads are at their slickest. • Rain mixes with dirt and oil from the road forming a slippery film. • This greatly reduces the ability of your tires to grip the road.

  9. HYDROPLANING • The vehicle’s tires may completely lose contact with the road and be moving on a thin film of water. • To reduce the chance of hydroplaning, you should reduce speed by about 1/3 when driving on wet roadways.

  10. FOG OR SMOG • Dense fog poses hazards as it reduces visibility. • Windshield wipers and the defogger become necessary to combat this condition. • Low beam headlights are essential when driving, and emergency flashers should ONLY be used when you have pulled over on the side of the road and NOT in motion.

  11. Fog or Smog Managing time and space by increasing your following distance is imperative when driving in fog or smog. If it becomes too dense, find a safe spot to pull off the road and wait for conditions to improve.

  12. Sand and Dust • Sand and dust pose a problem in certain areas of the country causing visibility issues for drivers. • Proceed with caution, increase your following distance, or pull off the road if conditions become undriveable.

  13. WIND • In windy conditions, reduce speed and grip the steering wheel tightly to maintain control. • Also, beware of larger vehicles passing your vehicle. These vehicles can produce blasts of air that can affect your vehicle.

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