How should adverse weather affect EVD driving?

• A. Increase speed to reach destination quickly.
• B. Reduce speed, increase following distance, use appropriate lighting, and adapt routing as needed.
• C. Drive as usual but turn on hazard lights.
• D. Stop driving until weather improves.

Answer: (B)

Adverse weather calls for lowering risk through slower speed, greater following distance, proper lighting, and flexible routing. Reducing speed helps you keep control on wet, icy, or snow-covered roads where braking is harder and visibility is poorer. Increasing the following distance gives you more time to react to slides, stalls, or sudden stops by other drivers. Using appropriate lighting keeps you visible to others and helps you see the road ahead; headlights are essential in rain or fog, and emergency lighting should be used in accordance with policy to warn and alert without causing confusion. If conditions require, adjust your route to avoid flooded or slick streets, detours, or high-traffic areas, and allow extra travel time while staying in touch with dispatch. The aim is to arrive safely and continue patient care without creating unnecessary risk to yourself, your crew, or the public.