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Driving in Weather Conditions
- 1/20Driving a vehicle in extreme heat conditions.
High temperatures can cause engines to overheat, leading to breakdowns. Regular maintenance of the cooling system is crucial.
The effect of extreme heat on tire pressure.
Heat causes the air inside tires to expand. Regularly check and maintain proper tire pressure, ideally when tires are cold, to prevent blowouts.
Recommended practice for long drives in extreme heat.
Extreme heat can lead to driver fatigue and heat-related illnesses. Regular stops help maintain driver alertness and passenger well-being.
Driving during heavy rain or flooding.
Wet roads reduce tire traction and braking effectiveness. Slower speeds and increased following distance provide more time and space to react to hazards.
Encountering standing water or flooded roads.
The depth of water can be deceiving, and driving through it risks hydroplaning, damage to your vehicle’s engine, or getting stranded.
Action if your vehicle begins to hydroplane in rain.
Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road due to water. Smooth, controlled actions help regain traction.
The use of headlights during rain or low light.
Headlights make your vehicle more noticeable to other drivers in reduced visibility conditions caused by rain. High beams can cause glare.
Driving in dense fog.
Fog severely limits visibility. Low beams illuminate the road closer to your vehicle without reflecting glare back, unlike high beams.
Navigating turns or curves in foggy conditions.
Fog obscures vision, making it difficult to judge turns and curves. Rely on visible road features and slow down to maintain control.
What to do if fog becomes too dense to see.
If visibility is zero, continuing to drive is extremely dangerous. It is safer to wait in a safe, off-road area.
Driving during a sandstorm.
Sandstorms severely reduce visibility and can quickly deposit sand on the road. Hazard lights make your vehicle more visible to others.
Protecting your vehicle during a sandstorm.
Sand can cause damage to sensitive vehicle components and create a dusty interior, so keeping windows sealed is important.
What to do if visibility becomes zero during a sandstorm.
Turning off lights prevents other drivers from using your taillights as a guide into your vehicle. Waiting is the safest option in zero visibility.
Checking tire condition before driving in adverse weather.
Good tire tread is essential for displacing water in rain and maintaining traction in slippery or sandy conditions.
Adjusting windshield wipers and fluid for rain or sand.
Clear visibility through the windshield is paramount. Wipers effectively clear rain, and fluid is needed to wash off sand or dirt.
Maintaining vehicle brakes for extreme conditions.
Reliable brakes are vital in all extreme conditions where reduced traction or sudden stops may be required.
Following distance in adverse weather (rain, fog, sandstorm).
Reduced traction and visibility necessitate more time and space to react and stop safely.
The impact of crosswinds during sandstorms or open areas.
Crosswinds can affect vehicle stability, requiring drivers to maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and be prepared to correct their steering.
Using air conditioning in extreme heat.
Air conditioning is crucial for driver and passenger comfort and safety, especially in hot climates, by regulating cabin temperature.
The general principle of driving speed in any extreme weather condition.
Safety overrides posted limits. The driver’s responsibility is to maintain a speed that allows for safe control and stopping, given the current environmental factors.