TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING DURING RAINS

The monsoon season brings a host of problems while driving car. Here are some easy-to-follow tips while driving in rainy season

1. As much as it looks like fun, do not speed on flooded roads. If possible, completely avoid roads that are heavily water clogged
2. Watch out for large vehicles and speeding cars that can spray your windshield and reduce visibility
3. Use headlights so that other cars can see you and also help you clearly see the road ahead
4. Double the distance you would normally (remember the 3 second distance) maintain from the car ahead of you.
5. Ensure you rev the engine while driving through a water-clogged road. This ensures that the water doesn’t get into the exhaust pipe
6. Beware of aquaplaning
• During heavy or persistent rains, a layer of water builds between the surface of the road and your wheels.
• This causes the tyres to lose traction and the vehicle will not respond to the controls. You may suddenly feel that your vehicle is loose.
• This can sometimes be avoided with well-maintained tyres
• To get out of this situation you need to first remain calm though the experience might be terrifying
• Keep the steering wheel steady and take your foot of the accelerator and the brakes!
• Be prepared to take control of the car as you may feel a sudden jerk once the tyres gain traction
• Speeding during heavy rains can also cause aquaplaning
• Never use cruise control during heavy rains
7. If you engine stalls after driving through water, do not attempt to restart! This may cause severe damage to the engine. It’s best to call for assistance and have the car examined.
8. Take slow turns when approaching a corner to avoid skidding
9. If the visibility is near zero due to heavy rains, it’s always better to pullover
10. IF driving in the rain at night, take extra caution because two-wheelers and dark coloured vehicles are hard to spot
11. Turn on the defroster as soon as you see the windshield fogging on the inside. Turn the air conditioner for a while and the mist will disappear
12. It’s always best to stay off roads during torrential rains

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