Common Driving Mistakes in Severe Weather That Drivers Mistakenly Believe Are Safe
Common Driving Mistakes in Severe Weather That Drivers Mistakenly Beli
Myth 1: Using Cruise Control on Wet or Icy Roads is Fine for Maintain
Myth 2: If You Start to Skid, Slam on the Brakes and Steer Hard.
Myth 3: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD) Makes You Invincible in Snow and I
Myth 4: Driving Slowly in Any Lane is the Safest Tactic in Heavy Rain
Myth 5: Your Normal 'All-Season' Tires are Sufficient for Winter Cond
Myth 6: Putting on Hazard Lights While Driving in Heavy Rain or Fog M
Myth 7: Pumping Your Brakes is the Best Way to Stop on Ice (in a car
Myth 8: It's Safe to Drive Through Moving Water if It Doesn't Look To
Myth 9: Heavy Rain is More Dangerous Than Just Starting to Rain.
Myth 10: You Can Judge Safe Following Distance by the Car Ahead.
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Driving in rain, fog, snow, or high winds requires a complete shift in technique and mindset. Yet, many drivers cling to habits and assumptions that are not only ineffective in bad weather but can turn a minor hazard into a major collision. Overconfidence and misinformation are often the real dangers when the skies turn hostile. Here are the most common severe weather driving errors that drivers wrongly consider safe.