你能在恶劣天气下安全驾驶吗?

在正常天气下开车很困难, 但当恶劣天气来袭时, 采取额外的预防措施很重要. You probably already know that slowing down and increasing concentration can make a big difference. But these safety tips for specific kinds of weather can help you get to your destination safely.

在冰雪中驾驶的小贴士

• 慢下来. Bridges and overpasses freeze first, so take it slow and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. 小心黑冰.
• 保持窗户干净. 能见度至关重要，尤其是在恶劣天气下驾驶时. Turn on the lights and wipers and crank up the defroster, if necessary. 把窗户上的冰刮掉 在你离开之前确保能见度. 同时，从后窗区域移除所有物品. If you're still having trouble seeing, carefully pull over to a safe location well off the roadway.
• 制动谨慎. 突然刹车会导致锁死和失去转向控制. If you have anti-lock brakes, apply constant, firm pressure to the pedal.
• 克制住“踩到底”的冲动. If you get stuck in snow, straighten the wheels and accelerate slowly. 避免旋转轮胎. 在驱动轮下使用沙子或石块.

在雨中驾车的小贴士

• 打开雨刷. 是的，这很明显，但记住要保持保养. Wipers should be replaced every six to twelve months for optimal performance. 你也可以考虑弯曲 梁刮水片，这样在雨中与玻璃的接触更加均匀.
• 使用头灯. 雨天能见度通常会降低. 前灯可以帮上忙. All states have laws requiring the use of headlights in low visibility, 许多州在使用雨刷时都要求有前灯.
• 保持窗户干净. The defroster or air conditioner may help keep windows and mirrors clear.
• 要有耐心. 服用的速度要比平时慢，停车时要留出更多的空间. 潮湿的路面可能会导致失去牵引力，导致滑动或损坏 湿路滑胎.
• 不要穿过被水淹没的道路. 因为很难判断水有多深, 下大雨时最好另寻一条路线. The last thing you want is to get caught in a flash flood or possibly incur water damage in your car.
• 关闭巡航控制. When roads are wet, it is best to allow the driver to control speed and react to conditions.

在大雾天驾驶

• 打开远光灯和雾灯. 车灯应该打开并设置为 雾中的低光束.
• 等它过去. 如果你看不清, safely pull over to the right side — well out of the traffic lane — and turn on your emergency flashers. 等到能见度提高后再继续.

在大风中驾车的注意事项

• 当心. 注意飞行的碎片. And use extra caution near trailers, vans or 车辆s carrying lightweight cargo.
• 有些车不应该开. 最好不要开拖车, van or other "high-profile" 车辆 (autos with high centers of gravity like SUVs and trucks) in high winds.

在沙尘暴中驾驶的小贴士

• 评估形势. 如果你在开车时看到空气中有灰尘和污物, evaluate the conditions and determine if it's safe to continue driving or if it is better to pull off the road.
• 如有必要，请驶离道路. 在安全的情况下尽快将车驶离道路. 选择一个 位置远离人行道 为了避免离其他车太近.
  • 一旦你驶离公路，留在你的车里. This can help protect you from exposure to the dust and may keep you safer in case other 车辆s are in close proximity.
• 如需继续驾驶，请谨慎驾驶. If you must continue driving due to specific circumstances, proceed with extreme caution. 以下是一些需要记住的建议:
  • Drive at a speed that is appropriate for the current visibility conditions. 慢下来 to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your 车辆 and react to unexpected situations.
  • Leave your lights turned on and consider turning on your hazard lights to help enhance your 车辆's visibility. This might help other drivers see your car and avoid colliding with it.
  • 偶尔 按喇叭提醒其他司机 在你面前. This may help prevent accidents by making others aware of your 车辆's proximity.
  • Use the center lines of the road as a guide to stay on the correct path. 这可以帮助你在低能见度条件下导航.
  • 尽量避免在路中间停下来, 因为其他司机可能无法及时看到你以避免碰撞. Keep moving cautiously until you find a safe place to pull off the road if needed.

恶劣天气驾驶提示

• 打开前灯和雨刷.
• 听收音机. 收听当地气象台的风暴和交通更新.
• 不要试图逃跑 龙卷风. 从车里出来，找个藏身之处. 如果你不能到达一个安全的结构，躺在沟渠或低的地方. Stay face down to protect yourself from flying debris and cover the back of your head and neck with your hands. 警惕山洪暴发.

在各种天气下开车

• 系好安全带. 每次旅行，每次.
• 专注于你的目标，避免分心.
• 应急装备. 包装和储存 应急装备 in your trunk or cargo area with items you could use in the event of a roadside situation.
• 回忆. 检查是否有 安全召回 在你的车上.
• 给他们空间. If you see 车辆s or emergency personnel on the side of the interstate, 如果安全的话，换到对面车道.

给商业司机的特别提示

• 小心翻车. 由于它们的大表面积和高重心， 商用车辆 在大风中容易翻车吗. 在你上路之前评估一下安全状况和天气状况.
• 严重的风. 因为卡车在大风中受到的冲击更大, they possess sufficient risk of winds veering them out of their lane of travel in severe weather.
• 货物灭失或损坏. If your cargo becomes lost or damaged in severe weather, stop and pull off the road. 联系警察发出警告，并将交通转移到没有碎片的车道上. Remove debris from the road if you can do it safely — or wait for police. 在车辆附近放置信号弹，警告迎面而来的车辆.

These tips may help ease some anxiety on the road during all kinds of weather. 然而，意想不到的事情仍然可能发生. 了解更多关于状态 Farm®的信息 车祸后救助.