Driving in Extreme Weather Conditions #StormDudley #StormEunice
Met Éireann has warned of strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Dudley heads our way and that will be followed by Storm Eunice a ‘multi-hazard event’ Consider first of all if your journey is essential and don’t drive unless you absolutely have to Windy weather Plan your journey – is there a route with less exposure to the weather and less risk of fallen trees? Choose a sheltered route if you have the option. Be aware of the danger...
Driving in Heavy Rain and Floods
We have some driving tips for making it through heavy rain and floods writes Geraldine Herbert Drive on the highest section of the road and don’t set off if a vehicle is approaching you Leave time and space to avoid swamping other cars and don’t splash pedestrians and cyclists as you drive through water. Drive slowly and keep going once you have started – make sure you have a clear run. In a manual car, keep the...
Stay safe in heavy rain and wind
Met Éireann is warning of widespread and heavy rain and strong winds around the country today so we have some tips writes Geraldine Herbert Met Éireann is forecasting heavy and persistent rain over the next few days so some tips for driving Slow down! It takes longer to stop in wet weather. Try to avoid areas which are prone to flooding, Allow for slower speeds, delays and potential congestion so give yourself extra time. Leave more...
Flood Damage
With heavy rain wreaking havoc across parts of the country, Suzanne Keane explains how to check your car for flood damage It’s never advisable to drive through floods but what do you do if your parked car is submerged in flood water? Once the water subsides more than likely you won’t be able to just jump in and drive it away! Firstly it’s important to figure out how deeply the car was submerged – you can usually see where the...
