Budget Brakes Advanced Driving Guide: Driving During an Earthquake

Many parts of the country are prone to serious and frequent earthquakes, and Budget Brakes is committed to keeping customers safe wherever they travel. Earthquakes often hit without any warning. If you find yourself in an earthquake while driving, follow these safety tips from Budget Brakes.

•Drive to a clear area away from underpasses, buildings, power lines, and trees. Park your car, preferably away from heavy traffic. Expect other cars to be slowing down and parking as well.

•Stay in your car. Turn on the radio and listen to emergency broadcasts from authorities.

•Once the shaking has stopped, you can drive again, but avoid bridges and ramps if possible. Do not drive over downed power lines.

Budget Brakes wants to remind everyone that earthquakes are dangerous even after they have ended. Be sure to watch for cracks or obstructions in the road that were caused by the earthquake.

Budget Brakes Advanced Driving Guide: Driving During a Flash Flood or Hurricane

Budget Brakes is committed to the safety of our customers by educating drivers on emergency driving, including driving during a flash flood or hurricane. Here are some safety tips for driving during flash floods and hurricanes from Budget Brakes.

•Never try to drive through a flooded road, bridge, or parking lot. Instead, find another route.

•Stay on high elevation roads.

•If your vehicle is flooded and can no longer run, abandon the vehicle and swim to higher ground.

•If your car is submerged, stay calm and wait for the vehicle to slowly fill with water. You likely will not be able to open your doors until the vehicle is full of water. Once full, the doors will open easily. Swim to safety.

•Get out of the water as soon as possible.

Budget Brakes hopes that drivers heed these driving tips during unsafe driving conditions.

Budget Brakes Advanced Driving Guide: Driving in a Tornado

To ensure the safety of all our customers, Budget Brakes is committed to teaching drivers proper driving skills, including how to drive when in emergency situations. Here are some driving safety tips from Budget Brakes for driving during heavy thunderstorms and tornados.

•Never drive during heavy thunderstorms or tornado conditions. If possible, find a rest area and pull over. Even good drivers can be surprised when heavy winds sling debris onto the road.

•Do not try to outrun a tornado. They whip around, change direction, and jump from place to place. Even if they do not appear to be close to you, the heavy winds caused just outside a tornado can lift a car and toss it through the air.

•Seek shelter in a nearby building instead of driving.

•If there are no nearby buildings, park your car and lie in a ditch far away from your vehicle.

Budget Brakes hopes these driver safety tips will keep our customers safe during turbulent weather.