- Caution is the rule when visibility is poor.
- If you can see only six (6) vehicle lengths ahead of you, 20-30 mph should be your maximum speed.
- Caution is the rule when visibility is poor.
- If you can see only six (6) vehicle lengths ahead of you, 20-30 mph should be your maximum speed.
- If you can see only two (2) vehicle lengths ahead of you, 10-15 mph should be your absolute maximum speed.
- Ability to judge distance is severely limited.
- Use your lights. Low beam works best. Taillights help drivers behind you keep track of your presence.
- Use your wipers to clear fine mist in the fog.
- Allow extra time.
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- Rain mixed with dirt, oil and grease makes pavement extremely slick.
- Drive the “wipes” to get maximum traction (wipes are the “tracks” left by other vehicles).
- “Path of Light” driving: Make sure of reflections that occur when roads are wet.
- Hydroplaning: Traction is only present wen your tires are in contact with the road surface (caused by excessive speed, under-inflated tires or worn tires).
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- Snowy conditions cause reduced traction and poor visibility demanding extra caution and a reduction in speed. Use chains if possible.
- Allow for increased stopping distance
- Accelerating, steering and braking should be done carefully and smoothly to minimize the chance for skids.
- Give yourself plenty of time and space, be extra alert; simple caution might save your life or someone else’s.
- Pack a winter survival kit: Extra clothing, survival rations, first aid supplies, a blanket, and a small shovel.
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- Improper braking can lock up your rig’s wheels, causing you to lose control.
- Improper steering can throw you out of control.
- Over-acceleration can start drive wheels spinning.
- Sudden deceleration will have the effect of the trailer pushing the tractor
- Don’t tailgate! Increase vehicle braking distance 4 to 10 times what you would on dry pavement.
- Driving “too fast for conditions” causes accidents.
- Professional drivers know these simple rules and always follow them.
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