- Rain:
- Reduce speed and increase following distance.
- Use headlights and fog lights.
- Avoid sudden braking and acceleration.
- Be aware of hydroplaning.
- Snow:
- Use snow tires or chains.
- Reduce speed and increase following distance.
- Drive slowly and smoothly.
- Avoid sudden braking and acceleration.
- Ice:
- Drive very slowly and carefully.
- Avoid braking and acceleration.
- Use low gears.
- Be aware of black ice.
- Fog:
- Reduce speed and increase following distance.
- Use headlights and fog lights.
- Be aware of other vehicles and pedestrians.
- Avoid sudden braking and acceleration.
- Wind:
- Reduce speed and increase following distance.
- Hold the steering wheel firmly.
- Be aware of crosswinds.
- Avoid sudden braking and acceleration.
2. Road conditions
- Pavement:
- Most common road surface.
- Can be wet, dry, or icy.
- Gravel:
- Less common than pavement.
- Can be loose or packed.
- Can be slippery when wet or icy.
- Dirt:
- Even less common than gravel.
- Can be very slippery when wet or icy.
- Cobblestones:
- Very old roads.
- Can be very bumpy.
- Can be slippery when wet or icy.
3. Vehicles
- Passenger vehicles:
- Most common vehicles on the road.
- Can be cars, trucks, vans, or buses.
- Commercial vehicles:
- Larger than passenger vehicles.
- Can be trucks, buses, or trailers.
- Emergency vehicles:
- Have flashing lights and sirens.
- Must be pulled over to the side of the road.
- Pedestrians
- Pedestrians:
- People on foot.
- Can be walking, running, or biking.
- Must be given the right of way.
- Cyclists:
- People on bikes.
- Can be riding on the side of the road or in the bike lane.
- Must be given the right of way.
4. Other drivers
- Aggressive drivers:
- Drive recklessly and endanger other drivers.
- Can be tailgating, speeding, or weaving in and out of traffic.
- Avoid interacting with them and call the police if necessary.
- Defensive drivers:
- Drive safely and cautiously.
- Are aware of their surroundings and other drivers.
- Are respectful of other drivers.
- Inattentive drivers:
- Are not paying attention to the road.
- Can be texting, talking on the phone, or eating.
- Can be dangerous because they are not aware of what is going on around them.
- Drunk drivers:
- Are driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Can be very dangerous and unpredictable.
- Call the police if you suspect someone of drunk driving.
