Driving In Inclement Weather? Follow These Tips From Toyota of Dothan

Jan 6, 2015

Driving safely in inclement weather requires extra precautions, additional time and extreme patience. Toyota of Dothan wants you know how to safely drive in bad weather. Here are some top tips to follow.

Slow Down: When the weather is bad you will need more time to reach your destination. Take it slow especially on over passes, bridges and exit ramps as they tend to get slick quicker. Additionally, give cars ahead of you extra room so you have more than enough space to stop if needed.

Avoid Distractions: While you should always pay attention to the road and avoid distractions, it becomes even more critical to do so during inclement weather. Keep off your cell phone, program your GPS before hitting the road, don’t eat or drink and don’t turn around to talk to people in the back.

Stay Alert To Changing Road Conditions: Keep focused on the road and stay alert to changing conditions. Watch for icy spots, snow covered areas, flooded roadways and flying debris during windy weather. Additionally, stay tuned to your local radio station for updates.

Use Your Lights: When the weather is bad, use your lights. This helps to increase your visibility and to give other drivers on the road a better chance of seeing you. Low beams or fog lights are your best options when driving in rain, snow, sleet or fog.

Prepare Your Vehicle Before Your Leave Home: If the weather is really bad it is best not to travel at all, but if you must be prepared. Update your emergency road kit, make sure you wiper blades and defrost are working and take along any additional emergency supplies you might need like non perishable food and water.