301-839-2000
Free Consultation

24 HOURS A DAY

4 Tips for Avoiding an Auto Accident While Driving in High Winds

Even though drivers often cause accidents on their own because of something they did, sometimes an auto accident will happen because of weather. Here are some tips for avoiding an accident when you’re driving in high winds.

Look out for debris

When there are high winds, this increases the chances that there is going to be debris on the road that could cause hazards for you and for other drivers. Look out for any foreign objects on the road. Make sure that you are also driving at a safe speed which will let you have enough time to stop or to safely avoid any debris that you might come across.

Maintain control of your car

High winds often make it hard to remain in your lane, and you may find your car being pushed into other lanes. Keep your car in control by keeping your speed down, cutting down on distractions, and driving with both hands on your steering wheel.

Watch out for larger trucks

Even though driving in high winds is likely to decrease smaller cars’ stability, it’s even worse for the larger vehicles. When there’s a lot of surface area that’s exposed to the wind, the effects are going to be a lot worse.  So make sure that you are aware of the larger vehicles and that you provide them with a lot of room. Also make sure that you are watching for any reckless drivers.

Watch out for other conditions in the weather

Many times when there are high winds there are other things like storms and heavy rains that accompany them. Make sure you’re prepared to meet up with some severe weather as you are driving and be careful of slippery or wet areas which may cause you to do skid or hydroplane.

If you were in an accident because someone wasn’t careful when driving in high winds and you were injured, please contact us. We will do our best to help you get compensation for your injuries

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Locations

Oxon Hill
5210 Indian Head Hwy.
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
410-267-1880
410-267-1881 (fax)
Annapolis
63 West St., 2nd Floor
Annapolis, Md. 21401
410-267-1880
410-267-1881 (fax)
WordPress Image Lightbox Plugin