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Driving in Bad Weather

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A line of cars driving on a wet road with headlights turned on. Caption. Another dangerous phenomenon in the rain is hydroplaning.

How does bad weather affect driving, and what can people do to prepare for it? A professional driver relates practical tips for driving in bright sunlight, at twilight, and at night, before discussing techniques for safe driving in rain, fog, snow, and ice. Demonstrates what to do, and emphasizes being prepared and staying alert.

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Runtime: 18 minutes 5 seconds

Topic: Health and Safety
Subtopic: Driver Education
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2000
Producer/Distributor: Meridian Education Corporation
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Man in a first responder uniform sits in the driver's seat and looks into camera. Caption. Cuando la gente toma y maneja creen que son invisibles.

Residential street with parked cars. Caption. Accelerate gently and smoothly into traffic.

Young man speaks to a person holding a microphone up to his mouth just off camera. Caption. I eat or talk on the phone occasionally.

Closeup side view of a man sitting in a dark room, staring in the direction of a low light, possibly a TV screen. Caption. It's important to recognize when you are fighting sleep.

4 teenagers and a woman seated in chairs, pantomime driving in a car. The girl in the driver's seat holds up a plate and looks at the back seat while everyone points out the front window.

Digital illustration of a frowning stick figure sitting in a car and holding the steering wheel. Caption. Imagine you have to keep driving at high speed in a busy area.

Man faces camera and uses sign language, gesturing with 2 fists held close, palms down, in front of his chest. Caption. There are several important questions to keep in mind about driving safety.

Man faces camera and uses sign language, both hands have index and middle fingers out like scissors. Caption. Stealing a parking space.

Closeup on engine parts, showing a cylindrical plastic container with blue liquid inside. Caption. Brake Fluid Container.

Man faces camera and uses sign language, tapping 2 index fingers together. Caption. Be sure the positive terminal of the helping car is connected to the positive terminal of the disabled car.