Top 7 Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain

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Here are some safety tips for driving in the rain to keep you and your passengers safe when you are out on the road. Driving in rainy conditions can be scary, and if you are not aware, you could hydroplane, lose control and get into an accident.

By following the driving tips below, can help keep you and everyone else safe on the road.

Top 7 Safety Tips for Driving in the Rain

Slow Down
Make sure you are leaving at least five seconds of following distance between you and the car ahead of you. Don’t feel that you have to drive the speed limit if you don’t feel safe. Make sure to take your time, and don’t speed. If someone wants to go faster, let them pass you.

NEVER Drive with Cruise Control On
When it is raining, never ever drive with your cruise control on. If roads are wet, and your cruise control is on, you can hydroplane very easily and can cause you to lose control very easily.

Tire Tread
Make sure your tires have good tread. If your tires begin to get bare it can cause you to hydroplane that much easier, as it can’t grip. With each trip, always look over your tires to ensure they have tread, no bare spots or cracks. To be safe, take it into your auto dealership and have them look over this and change tires if need be.

Turn Headlights On
Make sure you have your headlights on. Most states require your lights to be on if you are in rain or have fog and low visibility. This will help other vehicles see you when you are driving, so it won’t cause a wreck, someone goes to pass and couldn’t see you.

Windshield Wipers
Make sure to test your windshield wipers from time to time. This way if you do get in heavy rain you know they work, and they work well at keeping your windshield where you can see out of it. Over time wipers can get a film and not clean the windshield as good reducing visibility.

3 Inches or More of Water On Roads
If you have water covering the road, be very careful, if it is too deep it can wash the road away, or make you lose control. They say as little as three inches of standing water on roads can cause issues. It can push water under your car, causing your engine to stall.

Flowing Water on Roads
If you see a road that is underwater and the water is flowing, turn around. Roads wash out very easily, and you can get swept away and trapped in your car. Never drive on roads that are underwater, it is very risky.

The next time it rains, remember these tips for a safer journey to your desired destination.

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