Weather
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A sunny drive can turn dangerous in seconds when weather conditions shift. Rain, snow, fog, and hail all bring unique hazards that demand quick thinking and the right driving techniques. Poor visibility, slick roads, and sudden changes in traction increase the risk of losing control. Knowing how to adjust to these challenges is essential for staying safe behind the wheel.
What should you adjust when driving in heavy rain? How can you maintain control on icy or snowy roads? What is the safest way to drive through thick fog? Should you continue driving if hail starts? What speed adjustments help maintain traction in wet or slick conditions? What are the best ways to stay safe when road conditions suddenly change? How can you drive more confidently in heavy rain or dense fog?
This page is designed to help you navigate severe weather with greater confidence and skill. It provides practical tips for handling slippery surfaces, limited visibility, and unpredictable conditions, helping you make smart decisions that reduce risk. With this guidance, you can approach bad weather not with fear, but with the knowledge and preparation that keep you and others safe on the road.
Weather-related
crashes are defined as those crashes that occur in adverse weather
(i.e., rain, sleet, snow, fog, severe crosswinds, or blowing
snow/sand/debris) or on slick pavement (i.e., wet/ snowy/slushy/icy pavement).
On
average, nearly 5,000 people are killed and over 418,000 people are
injured in weather-related crashes each year. (Source: Ten-year
averages from 2007 to 2016 analyzed by Booz Allen Hamilton, based on
NHTSA data).
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