ARBÖ: 10 tips for driving in a storm

ARBÖ: 10 tips for driving in a storm

1. Drive proactively and defensively. With unforeseen obstacles
on the street has to be taken into account today.
2. Be careful of flying pieces of paper and cardboard, plastic sheeting and so on
broken branches.
3. Reduce the speed of the vehicle to avoid sideways
Storm gusts provide more stability.
4. When getting out, carefully open the vehicle door and hold the handle.
A gust of wind could rip the door open and any people standing next to it
Damage passing vehicles or pedestrians
damage.
5. On country roads only when maintaining a large side clearance
overtake. Sudden gusts of crosswind can even damage heavy vehicles such as
Move trucks or buses by more than one meter.
6. Particularly on bridges at tunnel exits and forest aisles
strong gusts are to be expected.
7. Slippery roads, roof loads or superstructures increase the risk of this
Vehicle is torn apart in a storm.
8. If you are traveling with a roof load or trailer on stormy days, you should
the load can be optimally distributed. The center of gravity should be as low as possible
lie, the weight must be distributed over both vehicle axles.
9. Ski racks and ski boxes should be removed when not in use.
10. If you are hit by a squall, the first thing to do is to calm down
preserve. The vehicle only makes jerky movements with the steering wheel
even more unstable. To get the car back on track, you should
countersteer in a controlled manner.