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Tips to Prepare yourself for driving in inclement weather

12/1/2016

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Inclement weather can come in the forms of rain, ice, snow, or even high winds. As a driver, you must prepare your vehicle, your attitude, and your driving for anything that comes your way on the road. Below are some great tips and tricks that will help you be the professional driver behind-the-wheel no matter what. 

Prep your vehicle:
Rainex windows, mirrors, and lights.
Clear any debris stuck between the wiper and the windshield. 

Make sure your tires have good amount of tread and are properly inflated.
Assure that the defrost works in order to avoid foggy windows.
Make sure your gas tank is at least half full
Do NOT pour hot liquid onto an iced over windshield. 
If necessary, know how to put on snow chains.

Prep yourself:
Leave early in anticipation of traffic.
If you don't have to drive anywhere, DON'T!
Avoid driving fatigued. Taking on inclement weather requires a ton of energy.  
Keep an emergency supply kit in your vehicle.

Prep your driving:
Avoid using your brakes, if you can. Take your foot off of the accelerator to slow down.
Keep visually aware of other vehicles and obstructions.
Slow way down.
Give yourself 6-8 seconds following distance.
Make sure your headlights AND taillights are on.
Avoid standing water.
Watch for Black Ice


Leave us a comment on what you do to prepare for driving in bad weather! 
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2 Comments
Jay link
12/2/2016 07:48:59 am

Nice blog posting!

I think it's also a great idea to do a little route planning. If everyone had the mindset that a journey in a vehicle and reaching one's destination is a gamble, then we would never take getting there for granted. I think mindset is a key component of ensuring that personal safety responsibility is taken.

During the winter, in particular, it is always a great idea to become as familiar with the route you are taking as possible. Checking the weather forecasted for the departure area, route you're taking, as well as the destination are a great idea. Technology today, such as online satellite maps on Google and Bing allow you to take a street view of places you might want to take a rest break at, grab a bite to eat, etc. And department of transportation websites can tell you about current and forecasted road and pass closures and conditions. Online rest area maps such as are a useful tool, too.

Here are the websites for some of the examples mentioned:
http://www.wsdot.com/traffic/weather/
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/safety/restareas

Keep safe out there!

Jay Sedivy, CSP
Transportation & Fleet Safety Officer
University of Washington
(206) 221-6838
jsedivy@uw.edu

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Josie Kaszoni link
1/25/2023 03:21:52 am

The tips that you have shared are really amazing, keep up the good work.

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