- Slow down
- Avoid sudden steering, braking, or accelerating
- Do not use cruise control
- Reduce your speed slowly.
- Turn on your entire lighting system.
- Use low beams, as high beams make it harder to see the road.
- Use fog lights with your low beams if your vehicle has them.
- Avoid passing, changing lanes, and crossing traffic.
- Leave extra space for safe stopping.
- Focus on the road ahead.
- Remove all distractions while driving.
- Use your defroster and wipers for better visibility.
- If it's hard to see, pull off the road into a safe parking area.
- Don't stop on the traveled part of the road, as it could cause accidents.
- Don't try to pass a slow-moving vehicle or speed up to move away from a vehicle following too closely.
- Watch your speed to make sure you're not driving too fast.
- If you get stuck in bad weather, stay in your vehicle, and open a window slightly for air. Run your motor carefully, and use your emergency flashers.
- Carry a survival kit with warm clothes, long-lasting food, a flashlight, a shovel, and a blanket.