- Published: Dec 08
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The best advice for driving in bad weather and rain is to avoid it. But if going out is necessary or you get caught in bad conditions once you're already on the road, follow these quick, safe driving tips:
* Make sure your headlights are on.
* Increase your following distance — if you're going slowly because of bad weather, is there really a point to being only 2 feet behind the car in front of you?
* Slow down. Braking takes longer on slippery roads — the slower you go, the easier it will be for you to stop.
* Make sure your car is prepared for the conditions (check your battery, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, windshield wipers, headlights, tires).
* Use caution near junctions. Never assume that because you have the green light or the right of way that the intersection will be clear — always scan ahead to spot potential hazards. Remember visibility will be reduced and another driver may not have seen their red signal light to stop.
* Stay in one lane as much as possible — avoid unnecessary lane changes (don't go zipping in and out of traffic, passing people, etc.).
* If the rain starts to deluge and the wipers become insufficent pull over and wait for the rain to decrease.
* Keep two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road at all times.
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