Have you ever been faced with driving in bad weather and you weren’t quite sure what to do? We don’t want that to happen! Bad weather consists of hazards like rain, fog, high winds and snow. These conditions make driving a precarious task that we often can’t avoid. Toyota of Orlando is sharing tips and refreshers for safe driving in hazardous weather conditions.
Safe driving tips for bad weather
Unfortunately, your schedule doesn’t always work around the weather. Even if the weather is undesirable, it’s often that you still have to drive in it. If this situation happens to you, it’s best to be prepared. Be ready to face any weather with safe driving tips from Toyota of Orlando.
Driving in Fog
- For safe driving in fog, remember to use your headlights as well as your windshield wipers. Leave enough following distance between your Orlando Toyota and the car in front of you so you have more reaction time for sudden stops.
Driving in High Winds
- While driving in high winds, avoid driving near larger vehicles as large gusts of wind could cause the vehicle to be pushed into your Orlando Toyota. Keeping your speed down is also important while driving in high winds because the faster you drive, the more wind gets under your vehicle.
Driving in Rain
- We are more than used to driving in rain here in Central Florida. For safe driving in rain: slow down, never use cruise control, use your headlights and windshield wipers, and avoid distracted driving. It's also important to make sure you have a safe amount of tread depth on your car tires.
Driving in Snow
- You may not see a lot of this frozen precipitation here in Florida, but past the Florida-Georgia line it's crucial to know how to drive safely in snow. Safe driving tips for driving in snow include: keeping both hands on the wheel at all times, don't brake suddenly and never stop on hills.
Protect your Orlando Toyota from the effects of the weather
Here in Central Florida we are more than familiar with the term hurricane. Hurricanes are severe thunderstorms with incredibly high winds, tons of rain and intense lightning and thunder. Hurricanes can get very bad, sometimes instituting an evacuation to protect citizens. These storms can cause serious damages to items like houses, buildings and vehicles. In Florida, it’s best to have your car prepped for a hurricane, especially during hurricane season in the summer. To prep your Orlando Toyota for a hurricane:
- Catch up on routine auto service to make sure your car is in tiptop shape before evacuating.
- Keep survival items packed inside like bottled water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, prescription medication and hygiene items.
- If you're staying put in a hurricane, protect your car by parking it under a sturdy structure like a parking garage.
- If your car is left unprotected by a structure, place duct tape on the glass to prevent it from shattering if broken and cover your Orlando Toyota with a tarp.
For more safe driving tips for bad weather, give us a call at (888) 725-3520!
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