How Do You Drive In Bad Weather Conditions?
According to a 1997 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “with yearly increases in travel and no improvement over our current safety performance, fatalities and injuries could increase by 50 percent by 2020.” Knowing how to navigate and maneuver your car in inclement weather conditions, such as snow, rain, high winds and fog, can help you avoid a dangerous ride. Driving safely and proactively in bad weather conditions is essential to keeping you safe behind the wheel. Prepare your car with such necessities as kitty litter, wiper fluid, an emergency road kit, blankets, food and water, a snow shovel, ice scraper, a battery-operated radio and a fully charged cell phone. Check road conditions and alternative routes by watching the local news, listening to the radio or visiting relevant Internet sites, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, for traffic and road closures. Check your wiper blades, battery, fluids and tire pressure. Make sure you have suffici
