Driving in severe weather can be difficult, especially as severe as driving in a tornado. It can be often difficult to see, navigate, and steer during intense weather conditions that is for certain during a road trip. Our Clermont Toyota experts want to help educate you on the proper procedures to follow while facing these conditions of driving in a tornado before you are faced with them.
Preparing You Clermont Toyota for Extreme Weather Conditions
One thing we always stress is being prepared. While you may not expect severe conditions, the fact is that it is hurricane season. Whether it is driving through a hurricane or driving in a tornado, both or unfavorable when it comes to navigating your Clermont Toyota. We’re going to dive into what you need to know before you get on the go during the rainy season.
1. Make sure your car is serviced. You’ll want to be sure that your Clermont Toyota is up-to-date on its normal service. This means your tires are rotated and well maintained, you have fresh motor oil, your windshield wipers are in proper condition, and your alignment is well adjusted. Our Clermont Toyota service techs will be able to have your vehicle in its best condition to weather the storm even if it is driving in a tornado.
2. Recognize the signs of severe weather. Whether you're driving in a tornado with your Clermont Toyota or just a batch of bad storms you’ll want to know when you need to know when to start getting serious. Here are some conditions you’ll want to pay attention to:
A sudden quietness and lack of wind during a storm that has been severe beforehand.
A noise that can be often described as an approaching freight train. You will want to pay attention to this especially if you are not in the immediate vicinity of train tracks. This is a definite sign you may be driving in a tornado’s path.
Pieces debris falling in your way at high speeds.
Watch for unusual clouds and take special notice if they seem to be rotating or creating a funnel.
The hue of the sky turning a dark green color is can be indicative of you about to be driving in a tornado condition
3. If you run into bad weather, seek shelter. If you are driving in a tornado, don’t try to push through. It is best that you seek shelter immediately and find a place to hunker down while the storm passes. Although overpasses or bridges might seem like the most convenient way to shelter you and your Clermont Toyota from oncoming debris, you would be wrong. These create intense wind tunnels that can thrust objects at you and your car.
4. Know when to stay put. If you are driving in a tornado in your Clermont Toyota conditions can take a turn for the worst very quickly. If you happen to be in this situation, stay in your vehicle and try to find a low area like a ditch to hunker down in.
5. Be aware of your surroundings. It’s always good to keep your eyes on the road but being a vigilant driver is key to staying safe. Even if you’re not driving through a tornado with your Clermont Toyota, you can still be in danger in severe weather. Pay attention to the flow of traffic and keep a distance during slick and difficult conditions.
Get You and Your Clermont Toyota Prepared for Severe Weather Conditions
We want you to be as safe on the road as possible at our Clermont Toyota Service Center. If you would like us to help you prepare your car for this stormy season give us a call at (352)404-7000. We’re located just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50 Clermont, FL, 34711.
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