Dust Storm - This Could Save Your Live

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • I was recently in a dust storm, and I didn't know what to do. These are some best practices that you may take during a dust storm.
    *Dust Storms and Haboobs: What You Need to Know*
    Dust storms and haboobs can occur anywhere in the United States but are most common in the Southwest. Haboobs form due to thunderstorm outflow winds, which can kick up large amounts of dust and drastically reduce visibility. If a dust storm is occurring in your area, your National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office will issue a Dust Storm Warning.
    *Motorists Beware!*
    Dust storms often appear suddenly as an advancing wall of dust and debris, miles long and several thousand feet high. They strike with little warning, creating extremely hazardous driving conditions. The blinding, choking dust can cause rapid visibility loss and lead to severe accidents, often involving chain collisions. Although dust storms usually last only a few minutes, the actions you take during one can be crucial for your safety.
    *Dust Storm Safety Tips:*
    1. If you see dense dust blowing across or approaching a roadway, pull your vehicle off the pavement as far as possible.
    2. Stop, turn off your lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated.
    3. Avoid entering the dust storm area if possible.
    4. If you cannot pull off the roadway, proceed at a speed suitable for the visibility conditions, turn on your lights, and sound your horn occasionally.
    5. Use the painted center line to guide you and look for a safe place to pull off the roadway.
    6. Never stop on the traveled portion of the roadway.
    *Lights Out!*
    In the past, motorists driving in dust storms have pulled off the roadway but left their lights on. This can mislead other drivers who might follow the lights and accidentally collide with the parked vehicle. Always make sure all of your lights are off when you park off the roadway during a dust storm.

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