Below are essential tips to help you stay safe when driving in the rain.
Rainy Weather Driving Tips
- Slow down: Wet roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance. Driving too fast can cause hydroplaning, so reduce speed to stay in control.
- Turn on your Headlights: Use headlights -- and fog lights if available – to improve visibility. By law, taillights must be on when headlights are used to prevent rear-end collisions.
- Keep a Safe Distance: Increase the following distance to at least four seconds in the rain. Wet roads make sudden stops harder.
- Use Middle Lanes: Water pools in outer lanes. Stick to the middle lanes, when possible, to lower hydroplaning risks and avoid debris.
- Maintain Your Vehicle: Check tires for tread wear and proper inflation. Replace worn windshield wipers to ensure clear visibility.
- Driving with Astigmatism: Blurred vision in low-light conditions makes rain drive tougher. Keep glasses or contacts clean and updated for safer driving.
Injured in an Accident?
At Hupy and Abraham, we are committed to reducing preventable accidents. Unfortunately, no matter how safe you try to be, accidents do happen. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident while driving in poor weather conditions, the car accident attorneys at Hupy and Abraham are here to help. Contact us at 800-800-5678 for a free consultation or start a live chat at any time at hupy.com.
