Gray skies or inclement weather can ruin your day, and your car.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of automobile accidents – about 1.15million – are weather-related. Weather-related accidents kill approximately 7,400 people annually and injure 673,000.
To improve safety in adverse weather, some vehicle manufacturers have installed safety measures. Cayman S and Porsche Cayman S, for example, have a dynamic wiper system that activates the wipers when there is rain. Stability is assured by strong tire traction and mudguards. The Porsche Stability Management System will also help to rein in the car if the driver loses control.
No matter what their vehicle is, drivers can take steps that will improve their safety in bad weather. Here are some tips to help drivers navigate inclement weather safely.
Slow down. Inclement weather can lead to slippery roads and longer stopping distances. To allow for a longer journey time, plan your departure earlier than usual. Avoid speeding if you are late. Depending on road conditions, drive at the speed limit.
You should keep your lights on low beam in thick fog. Water droplets reflect light. Putting on high beams can reduce your ability see the road. Do not drive using your fog lights.
On rainy days, you can drive on the tires of the car in front of you. You can avoid hydroplaning by traveling in the wake of the car ahead.
Avoid driving through standing water. Floods can look shallower due to reflections on the road. If water is not confined to puddles on the road, you can turn around and take another route.
Visit this page to learn more about safe, all-weather driving with the Porsche Cayman or Cayman S. www.porsche.com.
