Warm weather, dry road, good visibility - the majority of drivers have grown accustomed to good driving conditions, and relax. Do not forget that the summer rains, which are often sudden - the phenomenon is quite dangerous. That is why, it is necessary to know how to drive a car in rainy weather.
Normal rain - it's not so bad, much worse if you over lightning and hear thunder. Precautions while traveling in a car during a thunderstormwe must not forget in any case.
Keep your distance. Due to the fact that in rainy weather the visibility is getting worse at times, it is very important to increase the distance to the vehicle traveling in front, and stick to it. If the driving experience you have little to ease his task, "Build out" for any machine that goes in the same direction. It will be a sort of "guide".
Speed mode. The weather conditions do not need to be accelerated, even if you think that the situation is under control. So you get a portion of the water, passing pools, as well as - potentially create an emergency situation, splashing other cars (and, at the same time, and pedestrians), and reduce visibility.
Beware - the puddles! There are several hidden dangers. Firstly, under the deep puddles can hide holes, rocks, manholes, sharp objects, after which you will have to change the tire. Second, as mentioned above, you sprinkle everything and everyone around. Third, the water on the brake discs will dramatically reduce the braking ability of the vehicle. And last - can give the effect of aquaplaning - when the water does not have time to be displaced from the wheels, the car 'float' on the water, and become unmanageable.
Early inhibition. When the rain behind, to press on the brake smoothly and advance as riding behind you motorist will have to see what you are going to stop, and to react in time.
'No' cruise control. In many machines, the cruise control is not adapted to the wet weather. If you turn it on, the vehicle will start to behave as if the road is dry. It is fraught with the accident.
Fog lights. The main beam for movement will not work - it will dazzle you, bouncing off the drops. But the "fog" will be most welcome. It is not superfluous to recall that the wipers should be included at all times.
When it is better to stop and wait. If you understand that rain is very strong, review the minimum, you lose sight of the vehicle in front, storm began with lightning and thunder, and you're scared - it is better to stop the car in a safe place and wait bad weather.
Earlier, we wrote about what are the pros and cons of a two-seater.
