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Take five minutes for safety
Dear All,
Rain is blamed for thousands of accidents
yearly. Many of these accidents are
preventable, but are caused by intrepid
drivers who don't realize that fair- and foul-
weather driving are fundamentally different.
When the road is wet, the film of the water on
the asphalt causes tires to lose traction. Less
obvious is the fact that rain reduces driver
perception —
it's harder to see through the rain
— and also decreases visibility through its action
on headlights, windshields and the road itself.
While most people know to slow down in the
rain, there are definitely other tips that will help
Ø Exercise extreme caution after a long dry
spell.
During a dry period, engine oil and grease
build up on the road over time. When mixed
with water from a new rainfall, the road
becomes extremely slick. Continued rainfall
will eventually wash away the oil, but the first
few hours can be the most dangerous.
Ø Allow for more travel time.
You should plan to drive at a slower pace
than normal when the roads are wet. Keep in
mind that traffic is likely to be moving slower
as well. There's also the possibility that your
preplanned route may be flooded or jammed.
Whatever the case, rushing equals higher risk.
Ø Brake earlier and with less force
than you would normally. Not only does this
increase the stopping distance between you
and the car in front of you, it also lets the
driver behind you know that you're slowing
down. Also, be more meticulous about using
turn signals, so that other drivers know your
intentions, and take turns and curves with less
speed than you would in dry conditions.
Ø If you see a large puddle up ahead,
drive around it or choose a different route.
It could be that it's covering a huge gaping maw
into the front door of hell. Well, maybe not, but
water splashing up into your car's engine
compartment could damage its internal electrical
systems. Also, a pothole may be hiding under the
water, just waiting in ambush to damage a wheel
or knock your suspension out of alignment. If you
can't gauge the depth, or if it's covering up the
side curb, try to avoid it.
Ø After you cross a puddle,
tap on your brake pedal lightly
to dry off some of the water on your rotors.
Ø Turn on your headlights
Even when there's a light sprinkle. It helps you
see the road, and more importantly, it helps
other motorists see you. However, don't blast
your high beams in the rain or fog — it'll obscure
your view further, as the light will reflect back at
you off the water droplets in the air. If your car is
equipped with fog lights, you may find it helpful
to turn these on, as they throw a little extra light
on the road while making your car easier to see.
Ø Watch out for pedestrians
An ordinarily observant pedestrian may become
distracted by fiddling with an umbrella or a
rain slicker. Plus, raindrops deaden sound, so
the usual audio clues for measuring car
distances become obscured. Keep a sharp
lookout for people in the road.
Ø If it's raining so hard that you can't see the
road or the car in front of you,
pull over and wait it out .
Ø Track the car ahead of you. Let the car ahead
pave a clear path, so to speak, through the
water.
Give a truck or bus extra distance
Their extra-large tires can create enough spray
to block your vision completely. Avoid passing
one, but if you must pass, do it as quickly as
safety allows.
Ø Defog your windows
Rain will quickly cause your windshield to fog
up. Switch on both front and rear defrosters
and make sure the air conditioning is turned
on. Most cars' climate control systems will
automatically engage the A/C when the
windshield defrost function is selected.
Ø If you start to hydroplane, don't brake
suddenly or turn the wheel, or you might spin
into a skid. Release the gas pedal slowly and
steer straight until the car regains traction. If
you must brake, tap the brake pedal (unless
you have antilock brakes, in which case you
can put your foot down).
Ø Don't attempt to cross running water.

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Take five minutes for safety

  • 1. Take five minutes for safety
  • 2. Dear All, Rain is blamed for thousands of accidents yearly. Many of these accidents are preventable, but are caused by intrepid drivers who don't realize that fair- and foul- weather driving are fundamentally different.
  • 3. When the road is wet, the film of the water on the asphalt causes tires to lose traction. Less obvious is the fact that rain reduces driver perception — it's harder to see through the rain — and also decreases visibility through its action on headlights, windshields and the road itself. While most people know to slow down in the rain, there are definitely other tips that will help
  • 4. Ø Exercise extreme caution after a long dry spell. During a dry period, engine oil and grease build up on the road over time. When mixed with water from a new rainfall, the road becomes extremely slick. Continued rainfall will eventually wash away the oil, but the first few hours can be the most dangerous.
  • 5. Ø Allow for more travel time. You should plan to drive at a slower pace than normal when the roads are wet. Keep in mind that traffic is likely to be moving slower as well. There's also the possibility that your preplanned route may be flooded or jammed. Whatever the case, rushing equals higher risk.
  • 6. Ø Brake earlier and with less force than you would normally. Not only does this increase the stopping distance between you and the car in front of you, it also lets the driver behind you know that you're slowing down. Also, be more meticulous about using turn signals, so that other drivers know your intentions, and take turns and curves with less speed than you would in dry conditions.
  • 7. Ø If you see a large puddle up ahead, drive around it or choose a different route. It could be that it's covering a huge gaping maw into the front door of hell. Well, maybe not, but water splashing up into your car's engine compartment could damage its internal electrical systems. Also, a pothole may be hiding under the water, just waiting in ambush to damage a wheel or knock your suspension out of alignment. If you can't gauge the depth, or if it's covering up the side curb, try to avoid it.
  • 8. Ø After you cross a puddle, tap on your brake pedal lightly to dry off some of the water on your rotors.
  • 9. Ø Turn on your headlights Even when there's a light sprinkle. It helps you see the road, and more importantly, it helps other motorists see you. However, don't blast your high beams in the rain or fog — it'll obscure your view further, as the light will reflect back at you off the water droplets in the air. If your car is equipped with fog lights, you may find it helpful to turn these on, as they throw a little extra light on the road while making your car easier to see.
  • 10. Ø Watch out for pedestrians An ordinarily observant pedestrian may become distracted by fiddling with an umbrella or a rain slicker. Plus, raindrops deaden sound, so the usual audio clues for measuring car distances become obscured. Keep a sharp lookout for people in the road.
  • 11. Ø If it's raining so hard that you can't see the road or the car in front of you, pull over and wait it out .
  • 12. Ø Track the car ahead of you. Let the car ahead pave a clear path, so to speak, through the water.
  • 13. Give a truck or bus extra distance Their extra-large tires can create enough spray to block your vision completely. Avoid passing one, but if you must pass, do it as quickly as safety allows.
  • 14. Ø Defog your windows Rain will quickly cause your windshield to fog up. Switch on both front and rear defrosters and make sure the air conditioning is turned on. Most cars' climate control systems will automatically engage the A/C when the windshield defrost function is selected.
  • 15. Ø If you start to hydroplane, don't brake suddenly or turn the wheel, or you might spin into a skid. Release the gas pedal slowly and steer straight until the car regains traction. If you must brake, tap the brake pedal (unless you have antilock brakes, in which case you can put your foot down).
  • 16. Ø Don't attempt to cross running water.