We have our fair share of adverse weather conditions here in the UK…
Whether it’s rain, snow, ice, wind, or storms, we all know that you need to take an extra level of care when you’re driving in severe conditions.
But we perhaps avoid the more extreme end of the scale when it comes to dealing with the weather on the roads…
Because a car in Texas was caught in a tornado.
Yep, in a terrifying ode to the opening of The Wizard of Oz, the tornado caused untold damage to buildings, power lines, and homes, before making its way across the highway.
The red Chevrolet, driven by 16-year-old Riley Leon, was picked up, flipped, and then somehow ended the ordeal upright before driving off…
CLICK HERE to read the full story on the tornado that took a car for a ride
It’s a reminder that safety on the roads is down to a combination of the decisions we make AND outside factors – and the weather is a HUGE factor.
The driver escaped with minor cuts and bruises as he was on his way home from a job interview.
The car’s taken a bit of a beating, too – but I’m sure he’s grateful to come away pretty much unscathed.
Driving in adverse weather conditions is a key part of National Highways’ ‘two-second rule’ campaign, which urges drivers to leave a two-second gap between the car in front…
And to double it in severe weather.
