{"id":575,"date":"2017-04-20T16:40:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T16:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=575"},"modified":"2017-04-20T16:40:21","modified_gmt":"2017-04-20T16:40:21","slug":"stay-safe-driving-severe-summer-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/stay-safe-driving-severe-summer-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Safe Driving in Severe Summer Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer weather…there\u2019s nothing like it. At one moment, you can be teeing off on the first hole, enjoying a joyful drenching of sunshine. By the time you\u2019ve hit hole five, however, you\u2019re getting a drenching of a different kind, and are cowering under a tree hoping for a reprieve. These conditions can be particularly rough if you\u2019re in the car, but they don\u2019t have to be. Here are tips for driving in severe summer weather, particularly thunderstorms, hail and high winds.<\/p>\n

Driving in Severe Summer Weather<\/h2>\n

Driving in Thunderstorms<\/h3>\n

As you likely know, \u201cthunderstorm\u201d can describe any number of things, including the next two items we\u2019ll be discussing. Since virtually all of America gets thunderstorms, though, and since they usually involve thunder and lightning, they specifically become problematic when you\u2019re driving.
\n\"SummerIf you know that a thunderstorm is on its way, be certain that you have your headlights on, and reduce your speed. Also, be aware that roads may be slightly slick, so don\u2019t follow closely to the car in front of you.
\nRead More: Safety in Flash Flooding<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
\nIf the storm takes a turn for the worse, pull your car off the road and away from trees and power lines. Stay inside the car, turn on your emergency flashers, and avoid metal surfaces.<\/p>\n

Driving in Hail<\/h3>\n

Depending on the wind speed and size of the hailstones, hail can cause varying degrees of danger. Windshields are reinforced to help defend against flying objects, but most side and rear windows aren\u2019t as strong. So, when the hail starts flying, take shelter under an underpass or in a garage. If this isn\u2019t possible, cover up inside your vehicle, with your back to the windows that are taking the brunt of the hail.
\nRead More: Safe Driving in Construction Zones<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Driving in High Winds or Tornadoes<\/h3>\n

High winds make your car difficult to control, particularly if you\u2019re in an SUV or a vehicle that rides high. If the wind begins dictating where you\u2019re headed, get off the road as soon as possible. Then, if a tornado forms, it\u2019s not smart to be in your car. Instead, seek shelter in a building, or lie low in a ditch away from powerlines and debris.
\nWith all of this to consider, it\u2019s also a good idea to keep an emergency kit, and to have a weather app on your phone. We hope that you stay safe on the roads this summer, and that you\u2019ll come see us soon at EVS Auto Group<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer weather…there\u2019s nothing like it. At one moment, you can be teeing off on the first hole, enjoying a joyful drenching of sunshine. By the time you\u2019ve hit hole five, however, you\u2019re getting a drenching of a different kind, and are cowering under a tree hoping for a reprieve. These conditions can be particularly rough […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8258,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n