Responsible and defensive driving are your best weapons for avoiding car accidents. There are many things that could cause a car accident to happen. It can be due to the driver, the environment, or your car itself like the tires. One that we cannot control is the weather.
Do you drive through whatever kind of weather? If you do, you should be very careful and should think about not doing it especially when the weather is already too harsh. When we say weather, one of the things that first comes to mind is snow. Snow can be very dangerous to drive through but there are also other weather conditions that create dangerous driving scenarios. Let us get to know each of them today.
Rain
Rain can be risky to drive through because the roads can be slippery and your vision could also be impaired. When rain has just fallen after weeks of the hot summer sun, the roads could be coated with various oils, liquids, and debris. These when mixed with rain could form a layer on top, which lessens the friction of the tires with the road, creating a slippery road.
When driving through rain, you should keep your distance and slow down so you can have more time to react when there is an emergency. Additionally, you should also make sure that your wipers are of great condition. Rain on the windshield can serve as a visual hindrance. Additionally, make sure that your lights are on so you can also be visible to other cars.
Icy Weather
When it is too cold and the roads are wet, ice can form on top of the road. Similar to water from rain, this could also make the roads slippery. With this, it is much more difficult to stop or control the vehicle.
Main roads are usually gritted so they are less likely to be that slippery. However, when the drivers leave the main road, that could be where the problem lies. Those roads can be slippery and could cause drivers to lose control over their cars.
Snow
When driving in snow, it is best to use low gear. Cars can skid on snowy roads especially when the ice already begins to melt or if it starts freezing over. In case you find yourself in a skid, stop pumping the gas and turn the front wheels in the opposite direction of the skid.
Fog
Another dangerous and perhaps one of the worst scenarios to drive in is when there is fog. Fog causes you not to see anything but the things right in front of you. It may seem that high beams are the solution but they could actually make things worse. Fog will just reflect your high beams, making things worse. Fog lights or those that are yellowish will be better and they will also make you more visible. Don’t forget to really slow down when driving through fog.
Bright Sun
A sunny day might seem to be the safest day to drive but bright sunlight could also blind you. Sunrise and sunset look great but they could also be a cause of a car accident if you aren’t careful.
Winds
The presence of high winds is not ideal for those with towing trailers. It can reduce control over the vehicle. Slowing down your speed is the best defense against high winds, You should also avoid big open spaces. Tailwinds will push the car so it speeds you up. On the other hand, headwinds slow your car down.
If the crosswinds are strong, they can also cause your car to swerve. This could happen in wide-open spaces so it is best to avoid them whenever you can. Unfortunately, wind conditions can suddenly change and some could be startled by their sudden presence.
In case you find yourself in a car crash due to various weather conditions in Charlotte, you should not hesitate to call Top Dogz Towing. With a variety of tow trucks available, their towing services will ensure that your car is brought to wherever you want without damaging it during transport.
