For those of you who are not from this area, we lose several people each year on the highway because they don't know what to do if they are caught in a dust storm. Don't wait until you're in one before you learn how do deal with it. The information in the link is so important folks, and it can save your life if you follow the advice. Pull Aside - Stay Alive!
This is the key information:
"Avoid driving into or through a dust storm.
If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway -- do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can.
Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane. Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.
Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers.
Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.
Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds."
Here's the link:
Pull Aside - Stay Alive
