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 Weather Conditions and Road Safety
Driving in bad weather is a major cause of accidents – and it is important for drivers to adapt their driving when driving conditions deteriorate as a result of bad weather. It is also important that your car is roadworthy and that you stay aware of weather and road conditions at all times. Adverse weather conditions will require certain advanced driving skills and these are addressed in the section Safe Driving Techniques.
Before going on a long journey, take some time off and visit the website http://www.weathersa.co.za so as to establish what weather conditions might be expected on your route. It is also advisable to tune into regional radio stations and to gain further awareness of accidents and road closures in that area. In doing so you might be better prepared mentally for nasty little surprises on the weather front!
Safety suggestions for driving in bad weather
A few suggestions to enhance road safety while driving in bad weather:
- Drive a roadworthy vehicle
- Check the windscreen, wipers and water in the windscreen wiper bottle
- Be prepared for bad weather
- Following distance should be increased in bad weather
- Be patient! Rather slow down!
- If you can't see - Don't drive
- Remember that puddles can hide dangerous potholes
- Use your headlights and beware of other drivers
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