## Turbulence 

Watch out for crosswinds, headwinds and tailwinds. These can make it difficult for you to control steering. Even a passing tractor‑trailer can create enough turbulence to move a vehicle. 

If you experience turbulence while driving: 

• Slow down. 

• Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands. 

• Watch out for vehicles that could be more easily forced into your path — motorcycles, small cars, campers and vehicles towing trailers. 

• Allow extra space on the side if you are passing a large truck or trailer. 

## Night hazards 

## You in the driver’s seat 

You’ve been driving all day to reach the city where your friends live. Now it’s nighttime, and you’re feeling a bit drowsy. You’re on a quiet rural road. There is very little traffic, but you see a car approaching from a distance. You switch from high beam to low beam. The other driver isn’t dimming the headlights. They are shining straight into your eyes, and it’s hard for you to see. 

What should you do? 

Driving at night is a challenge for all drivers. It means your vision is limited and you can’t be seen as well. You can’t judge distances as well either. You will need to be more alert to practise see-think-do  effectively. 

## Using the headlights 

Make sure you use the right headlights for the driving conditions. Low beam headlights will light up a path up to 30 metres straight ahead of you. High beams give you about 100 metres of light. 

Be sure to use your headlights properly: 

• You must use your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. 

## Strategies: dealing with turbulence 

