Dangerous Situations on the Road

You can't see as far ahead in the dark as you can during the day.

Animals are more active at night and it is harder to see them.

Hold steering wheel firmly

Take foot off of accelerator (gas pedal)

Slowly press the brake, but

Do NOT stomp on the brake

Hold steering wheel firmly

Take foot off gas

Slowly press the brake, but

Do NOT stomp on the brake

Turn on your headlights

Slow down some (speed depends on how hard it is raining)

Turn the cruise control off

It first starts raining.

Take foot off the accelerator (gas pedal)

Identify a safe spot on the road

Slowly steer back to your side of the road

You are pulled over on the side of the road.

You need to drive slower than the speed limit for any reason.

Your vehicle stops working in the middle of the road.

Do NOT use them when driving in bad weather.

Turn your hazard lights on.

Help anyone who is injured (if you can).

Call the police (when an officer arrives, tell him/her everything that happened).

Take pictures of the damage.

Get the other driver's name, address, phone number, and insurance information.

Call your insurance company.

Do NOT leave until the officer leaves or gives you permission to leave.