Defensive Driving: When Good Weather Goes Bad

Snow falls thick and drifts across roadways, stacking in trunk beds and on car roofs; in this seasonal scenario, the dangers for drivers become viable. Knowing how to maintain composed control over your vehicle and surroundings can prevent you from slipping, sliding and skidding across the winter wonderland.

In addition to winter driving, the training video "Defensive Driving: When Good Weather Goes Bad" also delineates best safety practices for handling a vehicle through rain, flood, wind and fog conditions. This aligns with OSHA's guidelines, which likewise promote preparedness and preventative strategies for extreme weather emergencies via the "Three P's of Safe Driving" system.

Through incident reenactments, the program thoroughly illustrates the inherent hazards posed by extreme weather such as winter storms and how best to avoid them.

When good weather goes bad, it is best to drive defensively. To slow down, look around and remain calm. Use this video to ensure the safety of your driving workforce under whatever conditions nature provides.

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All drivers.

• Introduction
• Rain
• Floods
• Snow
• Ice
• Wind
• Fog
• Conclusion

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