Photo by Brynlee Gilliam
There has been nonstop rain since April started, with only a single-day break. With all these April showers, the roads have been wet and puddles. With these road conditions, it is dangerous to be driving on the roads. Most parents are worrying about their kids’ safety on the roads, so here are some precautions for driving in rainy weather.
Slow down on roads
Give plenty of space between cars
Do not use cruise control in case one car starts to slip
Make sure one’s tires have traction
Turn on headlights so other cars can see
Keep an eye out for puddles, they can easily make one hydroplane
Avoid sharp braking, some cars are not equipped with ABS
Avoid sharp turns, it can also make one’s car hydroplane
What to do if you start to hydroplane:
Remain calm, do not panic or slam on the brakes
Doing this can cause the car to spin out of control
Pump the brakes (lightly) like the ABS would do
Once you gain control over the vehicle, wait for the vehicle to stop to start driving again completely