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Did you know it takes about three times longer to break on wet roads than on dry roads? Check out our handy 'wet weather driving tips' presentation and find out how you can stay safe on the wet UK roads.
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Wet driving conditions
Staying safe
Firstly and most importantly:
SLOW DOWN!• It takes much longer to stop or adjust in wet
weather
• The spray created by tires reduces your vision
• Rain often mixes with grime and oil on the road creating slick conditions perfect for skids
Driving at a slower pace allows more of the tyre's tread to make contact with the road, which leads to better traction.
Check your vehicle’s tyres before setting off
• Make sure your tyres aren’t flat
• Use a pressure gauge to ensure your tyres have the correct air pressure (which you will find in your vehicle owner’s manual)
• Check your tyre tread depth
Correctly inflated tyres with the proper tread depth will help prevent skids and aquaplaning
Be prepared to deal with a skid
Skids can happen even to the most cautious drivers. If your car does skid:
•Do not slam on the brakes.
•Do not pump the brakes if you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
•Instead, apply firm, steady pressure to the brakes and steer the car in the direction of the skid.
Where possible, drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you
• it takes about three times longer to break on wet roads than on dry roads
• your vision may be impaired
• if you have to hit the brakes hard, your tires will lock up
Keep a little more than two car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead
If the rain becomes too heavy, stop!
Just don’t take the risk
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