What to Do in a Dust Storm Driving?

Many people may not be familiar with dust storms, but the same cannot be said for people living in gulf countries. People living in Gulf countries are very familiar with dust storms as they are widespread due to climatic conditions in that part of the world. Like driving during fog is complicated and not to mention a bit dangerous. The visibility becomes very low of motorists during a dust storm, making it challenging for the drivers to see clearly, leading to car accidents and loss of life. This article will educate you regarding what to do during a dust storm to make better decisions if you ever face such a situation.

USE EMERGENCY LIGHTS

Since the visibility becomes low, and drivers find it difficult to spot another vehicle or any obstacle, turning on your car's emergency lights is vital. It will enable other drivers to spot you on time and avoid hitting you.

KEEP YOUR SPEED LOW

By driving fast during a dust storm, you are not only putting your life in danger but the lives of other people as well. It is common sense that if you can't see clearly, you should decrease your car's speed. It will improve your control over the vehicle. You can also stop it just in time if you suddenly spot another car on the road.

STOP AT A SAFE PLACE

When driving during a dust storm, do not stop suddenly, even if visibility is very low. The reason is that just like you, other drivers will also not be able to see very well and may hit your car resulting in serious injury. So, make sure to stop your car at a safe place. Ensure that you are away from traffic instead of abruptly stopping on the road.

MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE

Keeping a safe distance from other vehicles should be implemented every time and not only during a dust storm. However, since there is sand on the road, it may cause your car to slip when you apply the brakes. What to do in this case? Maintain enough distance between the vehicle in front of you so that even if the vehicle slips, you can stop it safely.

KEEP CAR WINDOWS UP

During a dust storm, there is dust everywhere, which is harmful to your health and may cause irritation in your eyes, resulting in you not seeing clearly or opening your eyes. So please double-check your car windows that they are all the way rolled up so that dust does not enter inside the vehicle and make it more challenging to drive the car.

STAY CALM

Driving during a dust storm may cause you to panic as you are not used to this sort of driving condition very often. It is essential that you do not go into a state of panic, which may increase anxiety and result in not making a better judgment or losing your focus while driving in adverse conditions. Just stay calm and remember you are not the only one stuck in the storm.

Wrap Up

It concludes today’s blog post. If you have any questions in mind, feel free to let us know. Also, make sure that you share the above tips with your friends & family so that they can handle a dust storm effectively. Thank you.