Tips for Driving in Inclement Weather

• Plan ahead:
  • Check the weather before you leave and allow additional time to reach your destination
  • Take an alternate route to avoid the brunt of bad weather if you can
  • Postpone your trip until the weather is improved
  • Carry a map in case a route change is necessary
• Drive more slowly than usual to avoid skids and accidents
• Leave more room in front of you as a "cushion" when driving in rain, sleet, snow, or other inclement weather conditions
• Make sure all equipment on your vehicle is in working order:
  • Have tires and brakes checked more frequently in winter months
  • Windshield wipers should work and headlights should be clean
  • Before leaving clear ice or frost from windshield and mirrors
  • If you need to pull over to scrape ice or snow, do so in a safe place
• Use low beams in fog:
  • Turn on headlights (low beams only) in fog, night or day
  • Maintain a long following distance and drive slowly in fog
  • Avoid going over the center line into oncoming traffic - stay right
• Listen to the radio for weather updates or alternate routes
• Be sure you and your passengers wear your safety belts at all times
• Pull over if you need to at a safe spot off the road and rest if you are tired or the weather gets particularly bad
• If the bad weather involves snow or heavy rain, be sure you are not pulling over into a deep puddle or snow bank

Driving in Bad Weather

Driving Tips- Winter

Winter Driving