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Driving Safely In The Rain

Driving in the rain
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The blog this week is about driving safely in the rain. Now we are in Autumn there will be periods of heavy rain at all times of the day and night. There is plenty of evidence to say that the number of accidents increases during wet weather. Our blog today will give you some handy tips to help you be a better and safer driver in the rain. Read on to find out more:

Is Your Journey Necessary?

Avoid driving in dangerous and heavy rain if you can. It is advisable to wait for the rain to subside before you make that journey.

Increase Your Distance To The Car In Front

When driving in rain it is advisable to increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front. There are several reasons for this including in wet weather your stopping distances will increase and your visibility is reduced because of the spray coming off the vehicle in front of you.

Decrease Your Speed

We all know the saying…Less Haste More Gain – slow down when the roads are wet – it may  take you longer to stop if you need to quickly, plus your car may skid as it struggles to grip on water logged roads.Be Vigilant For Cyclists & Pedestrians

Be mindful that there may be areas on the road that are having trouble with water dispelling quickly down the drains. Drive slowly through puddles – you could actually knock a cyclist off their bike if you drive quickly through puddles. Some drivers may find it hilarious to soak pedestrians – it’s really not cool to do this – it’s a very nasty thing to do to someone! So don’t do it!

De-mist Your Windows

When it is raining the humidity levels rise, resulting in your windows fogging up. If you are having trouble seeing out of your windows this is dangerous – pull over when it is safe to do so and deal with the issue. If you find that this is an ongoing problem it may be worth taking your car to your local independent garage for inspection. Happy Safe Motoring Folks!

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