DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN
We have all experienced the sudden unexpected downpour of rain.
The following tips may be helpful for drivers who have to face a heavy rainstorm on the road,
General Tips :
Increase the three- second rule to 5-6 seconds to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
If it is raining and the roads are wet, slow down. Take your foot off the accelerator and let your speed drop gradually.
Never use the brakes suddenly because this may cause the car to skid.
If you find that an oncoming vehicle is overtaking from the opposite direction and will not be likely to do it safely, slow down and be prepared to move to the left shoulder if necessary.
Only move towards the shoulder if you are able to see clearly 150m ahead of you. Keep in mind that pedestrians may be walking on the shoulder to acoid the mud next to the surface of the road.
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