Driving in Adverse Conditions

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Driving in Adverse Conditions

• Reduced Visibility

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Reduced Visibility

• Dirty Windows Keep the windows clean inside and
  out
• Sun Glare and Driving during Dawn Dusk
  Use the Sun Visor, sun glasses, keep the
  windows clean

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• Night driving Low beam headlights at night and
  when the wipers are on.
• When do you use the High Beams? Shine 300 -500
  ft.
• What is Overdriving Your Headlights?

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Driving in Fog

• Fog will reduce your ability to judge distance
  and speed.

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Visibility in Rain and Snow

• Rain Snow will reduce your visibility

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• Make sure you use your ______Beam lights in the
  rain snow. Using your bright lights will
  reflect the light back at you.
• Clear your windows and all lights of all snow
  before driving.
• Slush snow can build up on your wipers.

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• Trucks can splash water, cutting your visibility

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Traction

• What is Hydroplaning? What can you do to avoid
  it?
• Slow down in rain and make sure you have good
  tires.

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• Hydroplaning occurs when your tires lose contact
  with the road, riding on a small layer of water.

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Driving in Deep Water

• If you dont know how deep the water is, Dont
  try and drive Through it.

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Driving in Snow
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Snow

• If you think this winter was bad, look at New
  York 2008.

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Ice on Bridges

• Cold air going over under a bridge can cause
  water to freeze.

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Tips for driving in deep snow

• Stay home, dont drive

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Tips for Driving in Snow

• Slow Down
• Gentle acceleration, Steering and Braking.
• Snow tires
• Rocking the Car

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Driving on Ice

• Black Ice
• Ice on Bridges
• Ice in Tire Tracks

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Stopping Distances