Quick Safety Tips:
- Pull off the roadway
- Stop
- Turn off all vehicle lights
- Set your emergency brake and take foot off the brake
- Buckle up
Guidelines for Traveling in Dust Storms:
- NEVER stop in the travel lane
- Travel at a speed suitable for limited visibility
- If you can't pull off the road, turn your LIGHTS ON
- Sound your horn intermittently
- Use the painted lane striping to guide you
- If possible, look for a safe place to PULL OFF THE ROAD
If you do pull off the road, observe the following safety tips:
- Set your emergency brake
- Take your foot off the brake pedal
- Turn off all vehicle lights
- Wait out the storm
When returning to the pavement, be aware that the road may be slippery and in some cases, pavement markings may be obscured by sand and dust blown on the road. Rain frequently accompanies dust storms and will cause slippery conditions.
Drive carefully.
See a
video of the Interstate 10 crash scene, after a haboob struck.
