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Though driving in the rain might not seem as dangerous as driving in the snow , it still poses certain risks . Here are six tips for safely navigating a downpour .
6 tips for driving in the rain
1 . Reduce your speed
The faster you drive on a wet road , the more likely it is that your car will lose traction and hydroplane . Additionally , driving fast with reduced visibility is risky . If you want to avoid getting in an accident , slow down .
2 . Avoid puddles
Puddles often conceal deep potholes that can damage your vehicle . Moreover , splashing water can temporarily blind other motorists and lead to an accident .
3 . Maintain a safe following distance
Your brakes are less effective on wet roads , so it ’ s important to increase your braking distance . If you tailgate the vehicle in front of you and you ’ re forced to suddenly brake , you may not be able to prevent a collision .
4 . Avoid ruts
When it rains , water tends to collect in ruts along the road . Therefore , drive slightly to the right or left of any ruts and reduce your speed to avoid hydroplaning .
5 . Don ’ t use cruise control
Using cruise control when it ’ s raining is unsafe If your wheels lose traction , your car ’ s cruise control feature will accelerate to compensate for the loss of power .
6 . Brake carefully
The combination of heavy rain , dirt and debris can make roadways slippery . Consequently , slamming down on your brakes on
a wet street or highway can lock your tires and cause your vehicle to spin out of control . Remember to brake gently .
Finally , regardless of the time of day , make sure to turn on your headlights to ensure you ’ re visible to other motorists when it ’ s raining . n
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