Defensive driving includes our ability to adjust to the road, traffic, and weather conditions. In South Africa, we tend to experience an uptick in road crashes when the skies open and the roads get wet!
MasterDrive has, given heavy rains around much of the country, and the increased probability of one’s vehicle skidding in the wet emphasized messaging on what to avoid during wet weather driving.
Clearly, judging by the number and frequency of collisions, most drivers need to be reminded of some basic facts which, if applied, will positively impact on their wet weather driving. For the competent drivers (even if you only think you are) who may not think they need the information please humour us and, at least, pass this on to another ‘deserving’ person.
What are the most common mistakes when driving in Wet Weather?
Mistake No. 1: Not adjusting speed to conditions
The speed limit is just a start; drivers need to adjust their speed to match their immediate...
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