This list contains circumstances that involve varied degrees of danger. In spite of this, you should never let your guard down and always be prepared for the possibility of an emergency. When driving in poor weather, you should be aware of the following typical dangers and be prepared to deal with them:
If you have to drive in poor weather, follow the driving guidelines suggested in each article on this list (depending on the weather), and you will be in a much safer situation than you would be otherwise.
* Heavy wind
Maintaining Control While Driving in High Winds
Driving While It's Raining Even while it might not seem that risky to drive in the rain, the tragic reality is that more people lose their lives in car accidents when the weather is poor. Rain not only makes surfaces more slippery but also makes it more difficult to see in low-light conditions. The period of time immediately following the start of a rainstorm is often the most hazardous on wet streets. This is because the rain will combine with oil, gas, and other vehicle fluids that are present on the roadway surface. This is especially important to keep in mind when driving near intersections. Even if you are able to maintain safe driving while it is raining outside, what about the other drivers on the road? You will always be one step ahead of potential problems and ready to prevent them if you put these defensive driving recommendations for wet conditions into practice while you are behind the wheel.
Who owns Waze nowWaze boasts a great user-friendly interface. If you're already familiar with the app, look for this new feature by selecting the “Report” icon, then “Hazard,” then “Weather.” Under the weather hazard, you'll see options for fog, hail, flood, ice on road, and unplowed road.
Drive Weather illustrates the National Weather Service's forecast showing drivers the weather along their route when they're expected to be at each point. In under 60 seconds you can know what weather forecast calls for and when to expect it on your route and have a safer journey.
Tap any of the forecasts and it'll show you more detailed data such as humidity, wind speed, visibility, precipitation, and what temperature it feels like outside. Weather on the Way is free for iOS.