Driving in the Rain

9/5/2021 (Permalink)

Rain may be the most common of all weather patterns beyond a sunny day. As a result, there are many drivers who won’t drive any differently in the rain than they do on a clear day. Worse still there are those who will drive faster in the rain to get out of it quicker. But in truth, rain is not something to be ignored so lightly. Rain can create dangerous road conditions just like snow and ice or high winds. And if you aren’t careful, you could end up in an accident. State Farm Insurance has a helpful list of tips to keep you safe when driving in the rain;

• Stay aware of your surrounding conditions
• Use windshield wipers to keep your windshield clear
• Turn on the headlights to increase visibility
• Leave early and allow ample time to reach your destination
• Beware of hydroplaning and be sure you know how to deal with it should it occur
• Be extra cautious with merging lanes to avoid sliding into other cars
• Turn off cruise control to retain more control over your vehicle
• Slow down to keep more control over your vehicle

When conditions are less than ideal, drivers need to stay alert and focused on what's going on around them. That includes even the lightest drizzle of rain. It only takes a moment of lapsed attention to cause an accident. And when in the rain some people continue to drive as if they were in the ideal conditions of a clear day. So when driving in the rain, remember to be careful and take precautions. After all, the only thing worse than crashing into a ditch is crashing into a ditch in the rain.

Source: https://www.statefarm.com

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