As the atmosphere of dirt storms approaches, the anxiety of drivers escalates about the difficulty of driving in the atmosphere loaded with dust and sand, and these storms greatly affect the horizontal vision and cover the landmarks, which makes driving a real danger that may threaten the lives of drivers and passengers, and therefore it is necessary to follow a set of tips and guidelines that guarantee your safety and safety from you on the road.
• Avoid stopping on highways
During dust storms, it never stops in the middle of the road or on highways, because lack of vision makes your car invisible for other vehicles, which increases the risk of collisions.
• Running warning lights
The first thing that must be done if you enter an area affected by the storm is to operate the headlights and the quadruple warning to be visible in the dust, which helps reduce the chances of collision.
• Driving at a low speed
Low speeds so that you can better control the vehicle, and do not be surprised by sudden movements that may lead to accidents due to low vision.
• Avoid dispersion
Keep your full focus on the road, and stay away from a mobile phone or side conversations inside the car. Every second is a concentration that may make a difference in these circumstances.
• Do not exceed legal speed
Commitment to the specific speeds is necessary, especially on highways, where reactions are slower due to dust and limited vision.
• Avoid sudden standing
Sudden standing in the storm may lead to dangerous collisions from the back, due to the inability of other drivers to see you clearly or stop in a timely manner.
• Keep the safety distance
Leave a longer distance than usual between your car and other vehicles, as this distance gives you enough time to act and avoid accidents.
• Close the windows tightly
Do not forget to close all the windows of the car tightly, the dust -loaded air may cause breathing problems and affect comfort and focus while driving.
