If you’ve seen the weather Doppler as of late, you might have noticed that we’ve gotten a lot of severe weather for the next couple of days. Severe weather is more than some rain and winds; severe weather can also bring in some nasty storms and tornadoes! When there’s severe weather on the map, you should avoid driving your new Toyota in N Charlotte. However, what happens when a tornado forms while you’re already in your Toyota? What should you do to stay safe? Our N Charlotte Toyota dealership is sharing severe weather safe driving tips!
Be safe in your new Toyota in N Charlotte during severe weather
Tornado-inducing weather can happen at any moment. One of the most distinguished elements from severe weather is high winds. Strong winds can pick up any debris in the way and drop it miles away from where it was scooped up! Debris can mean anything from building parts to your very own new Toyota in N Charlotte!
Chances are that you know what to do when a twister makes its way to you while at home, but you probably don’t know what you should do when this happens in your new Toyota near Charlotte. Here are some of our tips that will keep you safe in the event of a tornado:
- Keep your eyes peeled for severe weather: When driving your N Charlotte Toyota, you must be aware of your surroundings. Look out for large balls of hail, a dark or green-colored sky, a large and dark low-lying cloud, and a loud roar that sounds like a train. All of these are signs of a nearby tornado!
- Pull over: If you see that there’s no area with sturdy buildings, pull over your new Toyota to the side of the road. However, you must not turn off the vehicle. This is so airbags can deploy in case your car is picked up by the high winds! We suggest that you keep your seatbelt on, lower your head below the windows, and cover it with your hands or any extra clothing you may have.
- Stay in your vehicle: You’re safest inside your new Toyota in N Charlotte, but if you must get out of your car, make sure you’re lower than the level of the roadway. You can lie low in a depression or a ditch and cover your head with your hands.
Keep your cool in emergency situations in your new Toyota
Once the tornado has passed, you can get up or get out of your new Toyota in N Charlotte to assess your surroundings. If someone is injured, be sure to contact emergency personnel immediately. Keep your eyes peeled for fallen power and gas lines. Be sure to call family members and let them know that you are OK! They’ll be glad to know that you and yours survived the tornado. If your Toyota survived the storm, turn on a weather station using the Toyota Entune audio system to know the latest on the storm.
Need more Toyota safety tips? Visit us at 13429 Statesville Road or give us a call at 888-888-3797.
