SAFE DRAVING
Driving at night and in bad weather
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At night and in weather conditions
such as rain or fog, you cannot see far ahead, even with
your headlights on. Slow down if any of these conditions
reduce your visibility.
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Glare
Glare is intense, blinding light that makes it hard
for the driver to see properly. It can be a major problem
in summers when the sun is blazing down. Use sun shade
or put on good quality sunglasses while driving.
Glare causes a problem while night driving also when you
face bright headlights or see them reflected in your rear
view mirror. While crossing oncoming vehicles at night,
look up and beyond and slightly to the left of the oncoming
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Fog
Fog reduces visibility of the drivers, resulting in very
difficult driving conditions. Avoid driving in fog, plan
your trip so that you drive when the fog clears off. |
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Tips for Safe Driving in Fog
DO:
- Drive slow depending upon the conditions.
- Switch on the full lighting system of your vehicle.
- Use low-beam headlights as high-beams reflect off
the moisture droplets in the fog, making it harder to
see.
- Use the left edge of the road as a guide, rather than
the centre line.
- Keep more distance. You will need extra distance to
brake safely.
- Look as far ahead as possible.
- Keep your windows and mirrors clean. Use wipers and
defroster for better visibility.
DON'T:
- Never stop or on the road, pull out and then stop.
- Do not overtake or change lanes.
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Rain
Drive slow when it is raining. Rain makes road surfaces
slippery and the tires make lesser contact with the road.
A thin layer of water is formed between the tires and
the road causing a complete loss of control. This is called
hydroplaning. Make sure you have good tires with deep
tread.
Rain also reduces visibility. If the windshield wipers
are not in good condition, drive when the rain stops.
If the wiper blades do not clean the windshield properly,
change them.
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Keep more distance from the vehicle
ahead as it will take longer to stop. Water can also affect
the effectiveness of the brakes.
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