Driving in
the
Rain
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop,
accelerate or
turn
as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as
on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even
less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to
fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your
reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper
blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs
and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge
of
the road, and even
people walking.
It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment
in
good shape and keep your
windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when
they show signs
of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when
strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
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Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some
car washes can cause problems,
too.
The water may affect your brakes. Try
to avoid puddles. But
if
you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them.
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