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Driving in the rain is not difficult if you are prepared.
1) Leave a few minutes early.
2) Adjust for conditions by slowing down, adjusting wiper speed, replace wiper blades if appropriate, turning on your lights for your benefit and to help others see you better do not use cruise control & now more then ever avoid distractions (cell phone).
3) Leave extra space between you and the car in front of you so you have more time to react and avoid slamming on your brakes.
4) Especially in areas such as Los Angeles where there are long bouts between rain be especially mindful of the FIRST storm. Engine oil and other impurities build up on the road and when mixed with water from a new storm the road becomes extremely slick. This will wash away over time.
1) Leave a few minutes early.
2) Adjust for conditions by slowing down, adjusting wiper speed, replace wiper blades if appropriate, turning on your lights for your benefit and to help others see you better do not use cruise control & now more then ever avoid distractions (cell phone).
3) Leave extra space between you and the car in front of you so you have more time to react and avoid slamming on your brakes.
4) Especially in areas such as Los Angeles where there are long bouts between rain be especially mindful of the FIRST storm. Engine oil and other impurities build up on the road and when mixed with water from a new storm the road becomes extremely slick. This will wash away over time.
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Drive slowly, Put wipers on high, Indicate way in advanced, Make intentional type turns, turn slowly, Make sure your lights are working and are clean so people can see clearly that you are there
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My mum!
Slow down, leave and bigger gap to the car in front, brake earlier, brake gentler, steer less aggressively, accelerate less aggressively. Or rely on electronics.
Drive the speed limit, don't panic and slow down to much, this can definately cause an accident. Also, keep a steady pace leaving plenty of room between other cars.
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Many years on the road in all weather conditions
Many years on the road in all weather conditions
1. Drive Slowly. If there is standing water, drive really slowly.
2. Drive Smoothly. Be gentle on the controls, ie gentle breaking, steering etc.
3. Leave Distance. This is between you and the other cars around because you will all have increased braking distances.
4. Give bikes a lot of room. If a biker/cyclist comes of he/she will stop very quickly, so you will need to as well!
2. Drive Smoothly. Be gentle on the controls, ie gentle breaking, steering etc.
3. Leave Distance. This is between you and the other cars around because you will all have increased braking distances.
4. Give bikes a lot of room. If a biker/cyclist comes of he/she will stop very quickly, so you will need to as well!
During rainy season never over inflate tyres as they tend to skid on braking.
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experience
experience
slow down
Drive 5 miles slower to prepare for other unprepared rivers to give you extra breaking distance
Best driving advice I ever got, rain or other wise is that its other peoples mistakes that will kill you. Drive and watch out for others doing the wrong thing.
Leave plenty of room between you and the car in front for braking. No one is LA ever does that.
Just drive it slowly and take care of that it wont slip and hurt you all the way. I would prefer to walk in the rain
1st turn on wipers,
2nd use your lights,
3rd drive slower (according to traffic)
While it's raining you need to pay more attention to the road and the pedestrians or animals, for example people are in a hurry to get home or in a shop or shelter and being in a hurry pay less attention to the cars passing by.
Also while it's raining both drivers and pedestrians have lower visibility because of less light, water, etc.
2nd use your lights,
3rd drive slower (according to traffic)
While it's raining you need to pay more attention to the road and the pedestrians or animals, for example people are in a hurry to get home or in a shop or shelter and being in a hurry pay less attention to the cars passing by.
Also while it's raining both drivers and pedestrians have lower visibility because of less light, water, etc.
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Experience
Experience
If driving in the rain, you should always follow these simple rules.
Routinely check your tires for proper inflation and pressure.
Slow down and keep at least two car lengths distance from the car in front of you.
Learn what to do if hydroplaning occurs.
If the rain becomes too heavy, stop!
First rains make the road very slippery. Mud and oil mix together and can make the road very slippery.
Cloudy weather reduces visibility.
Dry your brakes after driving through standing water by gently depressing your foot on the brake pedal.
Don't drive while fatigued. Stop and take a break if you become to tired to drive and be alert.
Routinely check your tires for proper inflation and pressure.
Slow down and keep at least two car lengths distance from the car in front of you.
Learn what to do if hydroplaning occurs.
If the rain becomes too heavy, stop!
First rains make the road very slippery. Mud and oil mix together and can make the road very slippery.
Cloudy weather reduces visibility.
Dry your brakes after driving through standing water by gently depressing your foot on the brake pedal.
Don't drive while fatigued. Stop and take a break if you become to tired to drive and be alert.
what they said PLUS:
be very careful when it first starts to rain, as that's after the water pushes the oil up out of the road, but before that oil's had a chance to drain off to the shoulder.
be very careful when it first starts to rain, as that's after the water pushes the oil up out of the road, but before that oil's had a chance to drain off to the shoulder.
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