For drivers ... Important advice when snow on the road and common errors may occur!

Written By وداد السعودي on 2020/02/09

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Weather of Arabia</strong> - When drivers form ice on roads during cold waves that may affect during the winter season, drivers need a set of tips and instructions to move safely on these slippery roads. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Instructions for moving safely on these slippery roads as ice forms on them:</strong> </h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Move slowly until you control the car. </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Keep your windows clear using car wipers </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lose the brakes, and change your speed slowly and gently </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Use the car&#39;s dimples to signal early, whether before a turn, stop or change course </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maintain adequate safety distance from the vehicle in front of you </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Avoid applying pressure on the brakes when slipping </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> When losing control, God forbid, on the front wheels, the brakes must be slowly pressed to regain control of the vehicle </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> If the vehicle slides, turn the wheels in the direction of sliding </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Use tire chains if recommended by local road officials </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Wear seat belts </li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/10-%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B1-%D9... things you should know about the next strong polar wave</a> </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Common mistakes drivers may make when freezing is formed on the roads:</strong> </h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Getting out in this bad weather is bad unless absolutely necessary </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Not leaving enough distance between cars </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Feeling afraid when the car slides, but must be calm to be able to control the car again </li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Other freezing tips</strong> </h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Driving cautiously on the roads especially with late hours and early morning hours. </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Safe heating in homes to avoid the risk of low temperatures and a very cold feeling. </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Take the necessary measures by livestock breeders, especially poultry farmers. </li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Be aware of the risk of water freezing inside the water pipes, so they must be wrapped in thermal insulation or discharged from the water. </li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AD-... advice to avoid the risk of frost formation and freezing in the coming days</a> </p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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