Driving a vehicle in rainy weather is much more difficult than driving under normal conditions. This is due to many factors
- The car’s grip on the road deteriorates due to the slippery road surface.
- High humidity levels make visibility difficult.
- The probability of foreign objects hitting the road surface and the car increases.
What is the danger?
The most dangerous are the first few minutes after the start of the rain. At this time, dust particles that were on the surface of the road mix with raindrops and turn into a slimy, viscous layer of dirt, which significantly prevents reliable contact of the wheels of the vehicle with the road surface. At this time, the driver should be as focused and careful as possible. Later, rain will clear the road surface of all dirt, the grip of the car with the road will reach the mark that is the norm for current weather conditions, and further safe driving of the vehicle will depend only on the abilities of the driver and the quality properties of the tires.
Driving in the rain increases the risk of various phenomena such as skidding, sliding, and slipping, which are less likely under favorable weather conditions. Therefore, driving in the rain must be as calm and careful as possible, and the speed of movement is optimal so that the driver, in case of unforeseen circumstances, can react in time and make the necessary maneuver.
Recommendations to the driver
Thus, due to the fact that rainy weather significantly changes driving conditions, every reasonable motorist must adhere to a number of rules, compliance with which will ensure safe and comfortable driving. So, the distance to the vehicle in front should be more significant than in dry weather, so that the car can stop on time on a slippery road. You should slow down smoothly, avoiding sudden movements.
If there is a puddle on the way, the depth of which is questionable, it is better not to tempt fate and avoid it or, if there is no such opportunity, explore the bottom. Driving through this water barrier, it is advisable to exclude gear shifting, initially choosing the most acceptable one, and the steering wheel must be held confidently and firmly. If, nevertheless, circumstances turned against you and the car treacherously stalled in a puddle, the most correct solution would be to wait for help, and not try to start the engine over and over again, thereby harming both the car and your wallet.
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