This document provides tips for driving safely in different weather conditions. It advises drivers to check weather conditions before driving, prepare their vehicle by ensuring lights, brakes, wiper blades and tires are in good condition, and have an emergency kit. Specific advice is given for driving in snow, rain, fog and ice. For snow, it recommends keeping a safe distance between vehicles, slowing down, and being aware of potential hidden dangers. For rain, it suggests reducing speed and checking tire pressure. Fog reduces visibility the most, so drivers should slow down, signal early and use fog lights if available. When driving on ice, it advises slowing down, avoiding sudden maneuvers and increasing space between vehicles.

1. Driving ConditionsDriving Conditions

2. Know the Conditions
Knowing the “big picture”
meaning weather conditions
before you leave your house is
important. If the weather is too
bad perhaps it’s better to stay
indoors.

3. Be Prepared
Prep your car
before traveling, to
ensure your safety.
Here are some things to check:
 Lights
 Brakes
 Wiper Blades
 Tires
 Battery
*It’s always good to keep an
emergency kit in your car as well.

4. Snow
Snow can
cause a lot of
visibility
problems
It makes it
easier to lose
control of
your car.
Snow can also
hide potential
dangers
(potholes, ice,
rocks, etc.)
Here are some tips to stay safe:
 Keep a safe distance of 8-10 seconds.
 Slow down.
 Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
 Never use cruise control on a slippery surface.
 Learn how to brake correctly this depends on your brake system.

5. Rain
Rain makes for slippery
road conditions, and
causes more crashes,
deaths, and injuries
than any other type of
weather.
The wet pavement may
require twice the
braking distance to
stop. It’s even possible
to hydroplane in the
rain.
What to do:
 Reduce speed.
 Avoid deepest water.
 Check tire pressure.
 If you hydroplane,
ease off accelerator
& brake.

6. Fog
Fog is the worst for visibility.
Even a small amount can
obstruct your view of other
vehicles, impending corners,
and other obstacles.
Tips for driving in fog:
 Reduce your speed.
 Signal early.
 Turn off cruise control.
 Keep a consistent speed.
 Use fog lights if you have
them.
 Use road reflectors as a
guide.

7. Ice
Ice requires the same precautions and skills as snow with a couple
added steps. Here are some basic guidelines to assist you:
 Slow down.
 Avoid sharp braking, accelerating, and steering.
 Give yourself time to slow down around corners.
 Increase space between cars.
 Drive in the highest gear to avoid spinning tires.

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