Limo Driver Tip: Don’t Let Mild Winter Weather Fool
You
The extended periods of mild winter
weather so far this season have provided an unexpected break for limo drivers
from the icy, snowy and slippery roads typically seen throughout most of the
country this time of year. Over
70% of the nation’s roads are located in snowy regions
which receive an average annual snowfall of more than five inches, and almost
70% of the U.S. population lives in these snowy regions. And although there
have been some cold snaps, the unseasonable conditions, particularly in the
Midwest, have made many roads easier to drive than usual. Consequently, the
typical delays and the increase in accidents haven’t been much of a factor this
year for most limo drivers.
So what does this mean to a
professional limo driver? For one thing, you’re probably experiencing
more vehicles on the road and traffic moving at a higher rate of speed.
The ability to get to your destinations on time is surely a positive result of
the milder temperatures, but there are two hidden hazards relating to the good
weather conditions.
The first risk relates to what happens
when the inevitable change in weather conditions does occur, even if just for a
brief period of time. As a professional limo driver you know how to adjust your
speed and following distances accordingly, and understand the change in braking
distance when rain, frozen rain or snow begins to fall. However, not everyone
is a trained professional. Be mindful of other drivers that may be lulled into
a
false sense of security that because of the mild conditions, adverse weather will not be a factor. Those motorists may not be as quick to adjust their driving habits to changing conditions. This means that you need to watch carefully for traffic that doesn’t make the adjustment in speed and following distance, and be on the lookout for lane jockeys that don’t apply common sense when changing lanes.
false sense of security that because of the mild conditions, adverse weather will not be a factor. Those motorists may not be as quick to adjust their driving habits to changing conditions. This means that you need to watch carefully for traffic that doesn’t make the adjustment in speed and following distance, and be on the lookout for lane jockeys that don’t apply common sense when changing lanes.
The next risk regards maintenance. Wipers,
antifreeze, the defroster and all those other items that are normal factors
during sustained winter weather may slip your mind under current conditions.
You don’t want to be surprised to find out that you’re out of washer fluid
because you haven’t had to fill it as often as in past winters. Be sure to
complete a
thorough pre-trip inspection and check your vehicle often along the way. And, for safety’s sake, don’t assume that because things are clear today, they’ll stay that way for the rest of the winter. Keep informed of the latest weather and road conditions so you can be ready for whatever nature throws your way.
thorough pre-trip inspection and check your vehicle often along the way. And, for safety’s sake, don’t assume that because things are clear today, they’ll stay that way for the rest of the winter. Keep informed of the latest weather and road conditions so you can be ready for whatever nature throws your way.
Article by: Maria
Working happily with National Merchant
Services
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Article source: http://blog.limoinsurancedirect.com/?p=461
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