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Drive Safely in Severe Weather with these Tips!

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How to Drive Safely in Severe Weather

With the turning of the seasons to spring, we are bound to see some severe weather as the temperatures rise. You can remain safe on the roads by following these tips to help you get through severe weather situations!

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Thunderstorms

  • Prepare your vehicle by making sure your windshield wipers are in good working condition.
  • Turn on your headlights to be seen better by other vehicles on the road.
  • Take it slower than normal to avoid losing traction on the roadway.
  • Use caution if the roadway becomes flooded. It is best to find an alternate route if the road ahead looks flooded.

High Winds

  • Keep your eyes open for any debris that may have been blown onto the road.
  • Use extra caution around trailers, vans, or vehicles carrying cargo.
  • If you are the driver of a vehicle carrying cargo or pulling a trailer, it is best not to drive in high winds. Postpone your travels or pull over until the wind dies down.

Hailstorm

  • It is best not to drive in those conditions, so if possible, postpone your travels until the threat of a hailstorm has passed.
  • If you are already on the road, try to take cover by parking under an overpass or bridge until the hail stops.

Tornado

  • Do not attempt to outrun the tornado in your vehicle. If possible, exiting your vehicle to seek shelter is optimal.
  • If no shelter is available, find a spot in a low-ground area such as a ditch to lay face down with your hands covering your head.

safety in severe weather

Other general safety tips include always buckling your seatbelt, avoiding distractions such as your cell phone, and keeping an emergency kit in your vehicle. Here at Hillside Auto Mall, we care about your safety and hope you stay safe this spring!