Weather Condition Safety Dust Storm Driving

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• If dense dust is observed blowing across or approaching a roadway, pull your vehicle off the pavement as far as possible, stop, turn off lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off the brake pedal to ensure that tail lights are not illuminated.

• Do not enter the dust storm area if you can avoid it.

• If you cannot pull off the roadway, go at a speed suitable for visibility, turn on lights and sound horn occasionally. Use the painted center line to guide you. Look for a safe place to pull off the roadway.

• Never stop on the traveled portion of the roadway.

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