No matter how many times we do it, driving in the rain can be stressful, and it can also be dangerous for you, your vehicle, and others sharing the roadways. Some tips and tricks in heavy rains or poorly constructed streets sound impossible to navigate but can save your car or life.
While some of these seem more obvious, others are easy to ignore, but if you want to keep your car running and stay on the safe side, these are some things to keep in mind next time you drive while it rains heavily.
Avoid a Road That Looks Too Flooded
It is easy to continue taking the same route every day, but that doesn’t mean your daily route is the best option in the rain. Depending on where you live and how well the roads are maintained, the roads can overflow with rainwater, and you can’t always tell by looking at it how deep that water is.
While it seems easier to brave the street and assume your car will be OK, it is always better to avoid roads that look just a little too flooded for several reasons. Driving through heavily flooded streets can damage your car and prevent your vehicle’s safety and mechanical systems, such as the brakes, from working correctly.
Don’t Overcorrect Your Steering when Hydroplaning
It only takes a bit of wet roadway to cause your vehicle to hydroplane. If you’ve ever experienced hydroplaning, it can be scary, especially in traffic or at higher speeds.
According to experts, the best thing to do in case you start to lose control of your car is, rather than try to overcorrect your steering, try to get back on course by steering in the direction you want to go.
It is essential to know that it may take several attempts to regain control of your car once you begin to hydroplane, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Reduce your Driving Speed in the Rain
While driving below the speed limit can be frustrating, one of the best things you can do when it starts to rain, especially in heavy rain conditions, is to lower your speed. This will help you in an emergency, such as if the car ahead of you begins to hydroplane or lose control and allow you to stop more quickly.
Besides that, it can also reduce your chances of an accident if you hydroplane, as it is easier to correct the loss of steering control at lower speeds. While you can’t control everyone else’s driving around you, the best thing is to slow down, stay alert, and avoid overly saturated and flooded roads.
Conclusion
Heavy rain is not only dangerous to pedestrians but also affects drivers on the road. Observing these safety driving tips while it’s raining will save your life and your car.
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