8 Driving Tips to Drive in Fog, Rain, or a Storm

A car isn't just a way to from A to B. It's a serious responsibility and a potentially dangerous machine for you and others, especially if you have to drive in bad weather. Luckily, there are special driving tips to avoid accidents when it's pouring rain, the road is covered in ice, or you're driving in thick fog.

TIMESTAMPS:
Driving in fog 0:37
Driving on black ice 1:43
What to do if your car starts skidding 2:42
Driving in heavy rain 3:48
Driving in the rain at night 5:16
Driving in the snow 6:02
What to do if your car went into a snow drift 6:43
Driving in a dust storm 7:38

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SUMMARY:
- If you're driving in really thick fog, turn off the radio and keep your windows rolled down. This way, you'll be able to hear what's happening around you to partially make up for your limited visibility.
- Black ice is tricky given that, in most cases, you can't spot it until it's too late. When driving at night, your headlights can serve as a useful warning that there’s ice ahead since they’ll reflect off the road.
- A lot of people who drive a stick have been taught that, along with letting off the gas, you should also change the gear to neutral. Professionals, however, recommend against this.
- If you notice deep water ahead, just turn around. Driving through a large pool is too risky. You might damage the electronics of your car, get stuck, or even get swept away if the water’s moving.
- Raindrops on your windshield act as lenses that refract light. As a result, they can temporarily blind you, especially if it’s pouring rain and your whole windshield is covered in water. Try to adjust your headlights so that the light doesn't shine up.
- If the visibility is extremely low, slow down and turn on your hazard lights. Avoid using your brights since they can reflect light and blind you.
- If you’ve accidentally driven over a snow mound on the side of the road, do not turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction. Keep the same direction as before and, while steadily accelerating, get back on the road.
- As soon as a dust storm hits, pull over and entirely off the road. Also, make sure all your head- and taillights are off. If you don't turn off the lights, other drivers may believe that's where the road leads. They'll follow you and crash into your car. Do not resume driving until it's safe to continue your trip.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey everybody! What's your worst driving experience? 🚘

[zaraiuscontractor]

One tip I learnt when driving through fog or heavy on your sun glasses. This cuts the uv rays and you can easily see nearly 30 to 50% better. This really works for me!

[roykuilder]

One extra tip, when its raining or snowing, make sure u fill ur car to the top with gas so u have more grip because ur heavier. And offcourse ur not gonna run out of fuel. :)

[bridgendesar]

If it's snowing, go somewhere quiet and empty like a big parking lot and deliberately try to skid by turning quickly, over accelerating etc and practice getting out of it.
If you do this, you won't be so freaked out when it happens for real!

[farooqazam]

My personal tips
1) Check your coolant
2) Windscreen water
3) Double check fuel
4) check wheels and spare wheel
5) check your headlights
6) make sure you keep your cellphone in case of an emergency.

[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS:
Driving in fog 0:37
Driving on black ice 1:43
What to do if your car starts skidding 2:42
Driving in heavy rain 3:48
Driving in the rain at night 5:16
Driving in the snow 6:02
What to do if your car went into a snow drift 6:43
Driving in a dust storm 7:38

[bsandey]

When driving in fog, an additional tip is to pay closer attention to your speedometer. The heavier the fog is, the harder it is to see objects around you, and it's harder to judge your speed. many people tend to gradually increase their speed if they are not paying attention because of this.

[talanigreywolf]

Yeah, but when you hit a patch of black ice on a downward slope you automatically become a passenger.

[boolin]

Well the first problem is that a mustang is driving in these conditions

[susanlee]

Wanted to add, always, always have clothes/food /H2O with you for the weather, boots, mittens ( they keep your hands warmer than gloves) and good coat, & hat

[NikolaCvetanovski-tb]

I would like to add about earthquakes even though it's not a weather condition, but a natural disaster. If you realize that an earthquake is occuring while you're driving, you should immediately pull over as other drivers will start to drive in panic and it will be dangerous to continue driving. If the earthquake is stronger so the buildings aside the road start collapsing, you should immediately go in the middle of the road in order to be as far as possible from the collapsing buildings, so you don't get hurt.

[krishnendumondal]

Thanks to bright side. The video saved my life. A huge truck lost control and all cars started skidding. Accidents were happening. I felt like a NFS driver and drifted out my way through the mess.

[unleashingpotential-psycho]

You need to keep distance behind the other car if it’s raining.

[americangunsmith]

I think we learned this when we got our drivers license but to many people are devoid of what's going on around them and need reminded not including me.

[ahotdj]

I completely disagree on the hazard lights mentioned in #6. Turning on your hazard lights will only make it more dangerous. Same goes with the rain.

[bobbym]

For your viewers & yourself driving with emergency lights or (Flashing hazard) in Florida is against the law as it is in most states at my last look up. Flashing hazard lights actually reduce visibility, making it difficult for other drivers to see your turn signal, brake lights or causing them to think you are stopped or stalled in the roadway.
This also is one of my most hated driving peeves or annoying things people do.

[ChristoAbrie]

turning off your fog lights during heavy rain defeats the purpose of having them. plus rear fog lights are very bright compared to regular brake lights and are occasionally located in a different spot than the regular taillight and most people know this. turning on you car's brights when in heavy fog is meant to warn oncoming cars of your presence, turn them off once you see the oncoming car, then back on once it passed. for driving in very wet weather, try not to go near the brakes until the car is at walking speed, also don't down-shift to the lowest gear immediately when at speed, do it gradually otherwise you'll f-up the gearbox.

[skeetskeet]

lolll this video is in A-1 Driving School drivers education course 😅 love your videos!

[Koplerio]

4:21 I wouldn't break either to be honest. I would just let the wheels spin until they touch ground again.
Breaking could build a wave infront of your wheels, keeping your wheels above the ground.

I was in a couple of scenarios, driving on the highway away Munich and hydroplaning happened nearly always.
Just take your foot off the gas and don't do no more than holding your wheels straight until you stop sliding.
At I slid there for 1-2 seconds at max. Most of the times even quicker.
And pretty much everyone was driving around 80 km/h max.

[GillhamFamilyShenanigans]

In Arkansas (and I'm sure many other states) it's the law to turn on your headlights when your wipers are on or may be used, such as during rain, snow, sleet, etc.