ADVERSE WEATHER Winter season is here, which means the

occasional light or heavy rain and fog.

DRIVING
Follow there safe driving tips during
adverse weather conditions to make sure
TGPPD HSE Alert- 2023 that you and your passengers stay safe.

• Maintain you vehicle in good condition. Pay particular attention to your

brakes and tires — tires must have proper treads and be properly inflated. Make
sure that windshield wipers work properly, the washer fluid bottle is full, and
headlights are in good condition and clean.

• Always buckle up. Make sure that everyone in the car is properly restrained —
children secured in the back seat in child restraints or seat belts according to their
size and age.

• Drive slowly to compensate for wet, slippery roads and reduced visibility. Do not
use cruise control when driving in these conditions.

• Increase your normal following distance 3 to 5 times to ensure a safe

distance from the vehicle ahead of you.

• Use your low-beam headlights. In fog or rain, use your low beams or fog lights
— if your vehicle has them — not your high beams, whether driving at night or
during the day. Also, NEVER turn on your flashing hazard warning lights while
driving. These are intended to be used when your vehicle is stopped or disabled and
could lead other motorists to think your vehicle is stationary.

• Avoid driving in heavy rain or fog. If driving conditions are particularly bad,
postpone your trip until the weather improves. If you are already on the road, pull
over onto the side of the road, away from traffic, turn on your flashing hazard
warning lights, and stop. Wait until conditions improve before starting to drive again.

In heavy rain, the tires of your car can lose contact with the road and ride up on a layer
of water — a dangerous situation called hydroplaning. If this occurs, maintain steering in
the direction of travel and take your foot off the gas pedal. Do not brake aggressively
and avoid sudden maneuvers. As your vehicle slows down, its weight will cause it to
settle onto the road again.

DO YOUR PART TO STAY ON THE ROAD; ADHERE TO THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!