Each year, approximately 6 million cases of vehicular accidents occur, and 22% of these are caused by bad weather. If you think about it, this number is very alarming and goes to show that we cannot be overconfident when it comes to our driving skills because dangers lurk in just about every corner. Accidents can happen anytime if we are not driving carefully, and having to replace the damages to your Cummins parts or diesel oil filters can be quite expensive. Heavy rains, snowy roads during the wintertime, windy highways, and all these natural disasters are all a part of life, so we must know how to drive under these circumstances.
Wet or slippery roads are accountable for 73% of all weather-related accidents, so we must be careful when driving in the rain. Slow down your speed by about 5-10 mph and keep the headlights on even during the day. If a road is flooded and you are not sure of how deep it is, then try to avoid crossing it because it may cause damages to your vehicle. You must also test your brake and gas pedals after driving through these flooded areas.
Driving in the snow is a whole other entity. It is very slippery and dangerous if you are not careful. Beware of black ice because it can affect your car’s traction on the road causing you to slide. When you drive towards a corner, slow down to avoid skidding. Strong winds also abound every day. You must know what direction the wind is headed and avoid it from steering you in the wrong direction.
To learn more about these safety tips in bad weather, here’s an infographic prepared by Pure Diesel Power, the trusted company when it comes to diesel parts and auto repairs.
