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• Tips
• Warnings

1 Hold the steering wheel with both hands at all times! Set it aside and turn off anything that might distract you, such as your cell phone or radio. Focus on the road, but do not forget to look in the rear and side view mirrors, then you will monitor everything that is happening around you: mud flows, fallen trees or electric poles, dangling wires and other possible sources of danger.

2 Turn on the headlights. In many regions, drivers are required by law to turn on their headlights when it rains, even during the day. This way, you will have a better view of the road, which will help to avoid an accident.

3 Maintain a distance of five cars from the vehicle in front. You never know what another driver will think of or what will happen to you the next second! If the indicated distance seems to you too long or, conversely, too small, adhere to the following rule: lay one second to cover the distance to the next car for every 15 km per hour of your speed. This is a correct calculation especially for bad weather conditions.

4 Keep your speed at or even below the established speed limits, while focusing on your own sense of safety and your assessment of the degree of visibility so that you can make the right decision if necessary.

5 Remember that the maximum speed you can afford depends on the type of tires. You need to know what condition your rubber is in. Radial tires have better road grip than older bias polyester tires, but even as the tread wears down, they lose their grip on wet asphalt and the ability to remove water from the contact area with the road surface.

6 Beware of the aquaplaning state, when the car barely touches the asphalt and slides on the surface of the water. At this point, there is practically no grip on the road surface. To safely exit the aquaplaning state, release the throttle and continue straight or turn slightly in the desired direction. Don't make any sudden movements and stay calm.

7 Avoid flooded roads. If you have a choice, never drive on a road with stagnant water or a stream, or follow someone who can appreciate the depth. If you flood the engine, there is a danger that it will stall, and in deep water the car may float, and the current will carry it off the road.

8 Turn on the heater if the windshield fogs up. In hot and stuffy weather, an air conditioner will help clean the windshield, since the cooled air contains less moisture.

9 Remember that water can also ruin the brakes. Drum brakes are particularly susceptible to negative effects when wet.

10 Watch out for splashes of water that accumulate in potholes, potholes, and low sections of the road surface when downpipes become clogged. Highways also develop ruts due to the movement of heavy heavy trucks, so you can try to avoid these potholes by correctly positioning your car in the lane.

11 Use a water repellent to get rid of raindrops on side windows and mirrors.

12 Beware of driving in rainy weather, especially at night. Motorcyclists and dark colored cars can be virtually invisible in side mirrors and windows due to glistening raindrops. It is better that the car is painted in a light color, then it will be more visible at night.

Tips

• Replace wipers if they start leaving marks on the glass. Even in arid climates where wipers are rarely used, ultraviolet light has a negative effect on the condition of the rubber, so even if the wipers are not used, they can be quite worn out.
• Keep calm.
• Look at the road all the time.
• Watch what is happening around.
• Headlights help improve visibility, but more importantly, other drivers can see the road as well! It is very difficult to know where the car is if it has only one headlight working, especially in low visibility conditions!
• Practice sliding your car in empty parking lots so that you can orient yourself in an extreme situation on the road.
• Drive the vehicle as calmly and carefully as possible.
• When it rains in a wall, it can be tempting to turn on your hazard lights, but remember that their purpose is to warn other drivers that your vehicle has stopped. Working hazard lights can confuse other drivers. If the situation is far from threatening, it is better to refrain from including them.It is more preferable to leave the road altogether if conditions have deteriorated so much that you cannot see the road at all.
• Keep the surface of the wipers clean to maximize visibility.

Warnings

• Remember: the tires are the only thing that touches the ground. In any weather conditions, worn-out rubber has an extremely bad effect on the car's handling: acceleration, braking, and maneuverability.
• If it rains like a wall and you can't see anything on the road, no matter what condition your windshield wipers are in, pull over! If you don't see the road, everything can end in an accident.
• Do not attempt to accelerate, decelerate, or turn while aquaplaning. Wait until you can get out of this state in order to steer the car where you need to.
• Never stop on the road. If you do have to make a stop, pull to the side of the road, but always try to stop at the designated places.
• Turn off the cruise control function during snow or rain! If the car enters the aquaplaning state while the cruise control is active, the system can interpret the situation as if the set speed has not been reached and will send a signal to the wheels to turn faster and faster. The computer on most modern cars will recognize the difference between wheel speed and disable the cruise control system, but this can also lead to an unexpected change in torque distribution and exacerbate an unpleasant situation.