Spring Showers: How to Handle Rain and Wet Road Conditions
As the old saying about Spring showers suggests, springtime driving can involve downpours, wet roads and standing water. In fact, most weather-related accidents happen on wet pavement and during rainfall. Here are a few tips for staying safe behind the wheel in wet, rainy conditions:
- Make sure your windshield wipers are in good condition, and that you have plenty of cleaning fluid. Poor visibility can lead to accidents.
- In dark, rainy weather, be sure your lights are on. Not only will you be able to see better, other drivers will see you better, too.
- Keep a little more distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Four to five seconds is a good rule of thumb.
- Be alert and ready for debris in the roadway, such as downed trees or limbs, and for sudden spray from other vehicles.
- Never drive through standing water. It could cause you to hydroplane and lose control of your vehicle.
- If you come across a flooded road, turn around and use an alternate route. Don’t drive through water – it could be deeper than you think!
- If you come across a downed power line, DO NOT try to move the line. Stay well away and contact local authorities.
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April 30, 2024
