By DANNY BUTTLER
WITH wild weather lashing the district lately, it’s a good time for drivers to remind themselves of how to act when the roads become a scary place to be. The Bureau of Meteorology have released the following guidelines for motorists.
Lightning:
Stay in vehicle with windows closed. Avoid touching metal parts of vehicle. Do not drive, wait. But don’t park under trees or other tall objects that may fall over in storm.
Be wary of downed power lines that may be touching your car. You should be safe in the car but may receive a shock if you step outside.
Winds/ tornado:
Do not stay in a vehicle or caravan, and do not try to outrun tornado by driving, especially in populated areas. If possible run to nearby solid structure (shelter or building). If no solid structure is nearby lie flat in dry ditch or ravine outside. Keep alert for flash floods. Protect your head.
Hail:
Keep head and face away from windows. Be alert for signs of high winds or tornadoes (especially if hail is large) and follow tornado precautions if necessary.
