Safe driving tips for bad weather
Driving in Snow
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
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