Various weather conditions can transform an ordinary road into a hazardous one. Rain, ice, fog, and intense sunlight can all pose significant safety risks. Adjust your driving behavior accordingly and stay alert to the increased dangers.
During wet weather conditions:
- Increase your following distance to at least 4 seconds to allow for adequate stopping distance.
- Be prepared for reduced visibility caused by spray from other vehicles.
During icy weather conditions:
- Reduce your speed significantly.
- Increase your following distance substantially, allowing up to 10 times the gap you would leave in dry conditions to allow for longer stopping distances.
In foggy conditions:
- Reduce your speed.
- Use dipped headlights to make your vehicle more visible to others.
- Activate fog lights if visibility drops below 100 meters (328 feet).
In bright sunlight:
- Be cautious of glare, especially from low winter sun, which can affect visibility for you and other drivers on the road.
