Rain, rain go away! Come again another day!! Don't you wish this cute little rhyme from when you were a kid was actually a magic spell to make the rain dissipate? Especially when driving is necessary, we all want the rain to just go away.
Let's face it, it's never fun to drive in the rain. Nor is it easy. Many, many accidents happen per year from just a little bit of precipitation. Oil builds up on the road and when it rains the oil rises and becomes a slick surface giving way to all sorts of problems.
What can you do to avoid trouble in the rain? First of all, don't slam on your brakes. Leave a little bit of extra room between you and the car in front of you so that if stopping is necessary you won't be spin out of control or hydroplane.
Secondly, pay extra attention to the road in front of you. Don't hurry too much! You would much rather arrive a little bit late than not arrive at all.
Thirdly, avoid gigantic puddles. We know they're tempting to jump into, but your car isn't made to be water logged like that. Avoid damage by avoiding puddles.
Don't forget your umbrellas either!!
For more information on rain safety, please check out: http://beta.edmunds.com/car-safety/tips-and-techniques-for-driving-in-rain.html?articleid=45401
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