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1 Driving in Adverse Conditions Reduced Visibility

2 Dirty Windows Keep the windows clean inside and out Sun Glare and Driving during Dawn & Dusk Use the Sun Visor, sun glasses, & keep the windows clean

3 Night driving Low beam headlights at night and when the wipers are on. When do you use the High Beams? Shine 300 -500 ft. What is Overdriving Your Headlights?

4 Driving in Fog Fog will reduce your ability to judge distance and speed.

5 Visibility in Rain and Snow Rain & Snow will reduce your visibility

6 Make sure you use your ______Beam lights in the rain & snow. Using your bright lights will reflect the light back at you. Clear your windows and all lights of all snow before driving. Slush & snow can build up on your wipers.

7 Trucks can splash water, cutting your visibility

8 Traction What is Hydroplaning? What can you do to avoid it? Slow down in rain and make sure you have good tires.

9 Hydroplaning occurs when your tires lose contact with the road, riding on a small layer of water.

10 Driving in Deep Water If you don’t know how deep the water is, Don’t try and drive Through it.

11 Driving in Snow

12 Snow If you think this winter was bad, look at New York 2008.

13 Ice on Bridges Cold air going over & under a bridge can cause water to freeze.

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15 Tips for driving in deep snow Stay home, don’t drive

16 Tips for Driving in Snow Slow Down Gentle acceleration, Steering and Braking. Snow tires Rocking the Car

17 Driving on Ice Black Ice Ice on Bridges Ice in Tire Tracks

18 Stopping Distances


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