"Slowpoke." "Road hog." "Speed demon." "Hot rod." All nicknames we use to refer to less-than-stellar drivers that aren't necessarily mindful of the rest of us on the road.
However, we sometimes forget that our favorite routes to and from work, our usual drives to the grocery store and to our child's afternoon practices, can carry the same dangers as other unknown routes in the event of severe and winter weather.
Take for instance whiteout conditions. Visibility readings can be cut down to near zero as winds are howling and blowing fresh snow. Our vehicles respond less and less quickly and traction can be severely hampered. While the Northeast and Midwest are currently preparing for another blast of weather, state departments of transportation have to pay close attention to the repeated updates of the weather forecasts.
Here are a list of safety tips to use:
1. Drive defensively. Pay attention to other drivers, respond accordingly and react cooperatively in the event of a sudden stop, passing or merging vehicle.
2. Slow down. Lower your vehicle speed. Remember, it takes longer to slow down the higher speed you are traveling.
3. Make yourself as visible as possible. This is especially important for fog, snow and heavy rain.
4. Drive with low beams and fog lights.
5. Prepare an emergency kit. It's always wise to prepare your vehicle with emergency tools and resources in the event. Also, make sure that your fluids are topped off.
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