Safe driving tips during unsettled weather

Safe driving tips during storms and fog 

Safe driving tips

• Check brakes work effectively, tires are in good condition and tire pressure is adequate
• Make sure windshield wiper blades are in good condition
• Washer reservoir must have sufficient water
• Check lights - headlights, brake, reverse, hazard and fog lights are working
• On the road be careful and attentive
• Always wear seat belts
• Drive slower than normal
• Don't talk on your mobile phone while driving
• Turn on the headlights in heavy rain. Don't use the high beam
• Keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front of you
• Brake earlier and avoid swerving
• Stay in the same lane as much as possible
• Don't switch on your hazard lights except in an emergency situation
• Do not park under trees, electric poles, billboards or near construction sites
• In case of an emergency, set a hazard warning triangle a bit away from your car
• If your vehicle starts to skid, never apply brakes or turn the steering wheel. Ease off the acceleration and keep steering in the same direction

Driving during storms

• Keep an appropriate distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
• Slow down and be aware of the road markers
• Avoid speeding and sudden braking
• During a storm don't park your car under trees, phone or electricity lines, billboards or buildings under construction
• Driving during rainy weather
• Avoid sudden braking which might result in the car skidding on the wet road
• If the car skids and you lose control, turn the wheel in the opposite direction the car is skidding
• If the car is sliding due to the use of car brakes, step gently on the brakes until the car comes to a halt

Driving in fog

• Drive slowly and well below the speed limit
• Double the space between your vehicle and vehicles ahead of you
• Park the car on the side of the road if visibility is too poor for driving
• Turn off emergency lights but keep fog lights switched on