Should you stay in your car during a tornado?

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Should you stay in your car during a tornado?
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Drivers who encounter a tornado have several options for safety, according to government agencies.

Drivers and passengers in the path of a tornado are often faced with the question of what to do. Unfortunately, none of the options are ideal.Department of Homeland Security

agree that you should never try to outrun a tornado that's threatening as they can travel at great speeds and their paths are hard to predict, especially from the driver's seat. The body and safety equipment in a vehicle can provide similar protection during a tornado as they do in an accident. If a strong building or shelter is nearby and time permits, they say you should abandon the vehicle and get inside. If such cover is not available, the NWS suggests finding a ditch or ravine to lie down in.

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