Drivers in various types of emergencies should remember the following tips. The most important advice to remember is not to panic. A car is the least safe place to be during a tornado. Leave it and find shelter in a building. If there are no safe structures nearby, lie flat in a ditch with your arms over your head.
Water can be deeper than it appears and water levels can rise quickly.
Wade through floodwaters only if water is not flowing rapidly and only in water no higher than your knees. Attempt to get to higher ground, but be careful because manhole covers can be off. Avoid driving in severe winter storms. If you are caught in a storm and your car becomes immobilized, stay in the vehicle and await rescue. Do not attempt to walk from your car unless you can see a definite safe haven at a reasonable distance.