Driving In Bad Weather - Honda 1994 Accord Wagon Reference Owner's Manual

Driving in Bad Weather

Rain, fog, and snow conditions
require a different driving
technique because of reduced
traction and visibility. Keep your
car well maintained and exercise
greater caution when you need to
drive in bad weather. The cruise
control should not be used in
these conditions.
Driving
Driving Technique — Always drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your car longer
to react, even in conditions that
may seem just barely damp.
Apply smooth, even pressure to
all the controls. Abrupt steering
wheel movements or sudden,
hard application of the brakes can
cause loss of control in wet
weather. Be extra cautious for the
first few miles of driving while
you adjust to the change in
driving conditions. This is
especially true in snow. A person
can forget some snow driving
techniques during the summer
months. Practice is needed to
relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when
driving in rain after a long dry
spell. After months of dry
weather, the first rains bring oil to
the surface of the roadway,
making it slippery.
Visibility — Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are
important in all weather
conditions. This is more difficult
in bad weather. To be seen more
clearly during daylight hours,
turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers
and washers frequently. Keep the
windshield washer reservoir full
of the proper fluid. Have the
windshield wiper blades replaced
if they start to streak the
windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the defrosters and
air conditioning to keep the
windows from fogging up on the
inside (see page 73).