Sudden Low Visibility
It’s not uncommon for foggy weather to suddenly roll in and shroud the roads and dampen your visibility. Sudden rain or snow is even more common, and it can be nerve-racking when you can’t see what’s coming as clearly as you want.
Slow down to give yourself more time to react and focus on staying between the lines on the road with your hands firmly on the steering wheel. If the visibility is so poor, consider pulling over until the weather passes.
Cracked Windshield
You’re driving when, out of nowhere, the vehicle ahead of you kicks up a pebble, which cracks your windshield. What should you do? When your windshield cracks while driving, stay calm; a cracked windshield is dangerous but not unmanageable.
Depending on the size of the crack, you should either drive to get it replaced or pull over to the side of the road and call a windshield repair shop.
Skidding or Hydroplaning
If it’s raining, your car can be susceptible to hydroplaning or skidding on ice. It’s a scary situation to lose control of your wheels, but it’s important not to panic. Slamming hard on the brakes or turning the wheel won’t help you regain control and could put you in an uncontrolled spin.
Take your foot off the gas and continue in a straight line. Wait until you feel you’ve regained traction before adjusting the steering wheel or applying the brakes.
Wildlife Crossing
If you live in a rural region, you’ve probably encountered wildlife crossing in front of your vehicle before, and it can even happen in the densest cities. When driving in a rural area, keep your eyes open for wildlife near the road.
Ideally, you have time to slow down and veer around the animal or wait for it to finish crossing. But if you’ve got cars directly behind you, slamming on the brakes is dangerous. If you’re stuck waiting for the animal to cross, flash your high beams to get it moving and alert other drivers to the possible danger.
Flat Tire or Blowout
You drive carefully, make sure your tires are properly inflated, and rotate them regularly. Still, sometimes you can get a flat or a blowout through no fault of your own. A blowout can be particularly scary, but if you stay calm, you can remove your car and yourself from danger.
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The last thing you want to do is hit the brakes, which will cause your wheels to lock up. Grip the steering wheel and ease off the gas slowly. Put on your emergency lights and slowly pull over to a safe distance away from the road.
Sometimes things happen while driving, and some of the most common unexpected driving scenarios may be frightening at the moment, but if you stay calm and act carefully, you, your passengers, and your vehicle can make it out safely.
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