TIPS FOR DRIVING IN
ABNORMAL WEATHER
CONDITIONS
Driving condition:
RAIN
Driving condition:
FOG
Risk:
Visibility is reduced
Other drivers’ visibility is reduced
Tips:
Don’t drive in fog
If you encounter fog on a journey, slow down,
turn on front and rear fog lights and pull over
at a safe location
Be aware – other drivers may not see you
Use the horn if necessary
Risk:
Visibility is reduced
Aquaplaning (tyres not making contact with the road)
Stopping distance increases
Wadis forming
Tips:
Slow down
Turn on your headlights
Keep safe space between you and the
vehicle ahead (minimum 6 seconds)
Never enter a flowing wadi
If visibility is poor, pull over at a safe location
until the visibility improves
Before a journey, check your tyres & wiper blades
Driving condition:
WIND
Risk:
Dust
Sand accumulation
Stability of the vehicle
Tips:
Turn on your headlights
Do not drive in a dust storm - pull over at a safe
location until it has passed
Watch out for sand accumulation
Hold steering wheel firmly