left, you will get even less traction. If
cautious.
The surface may suddenly get wet
while your reflexes are still used to
driving on dry roads. The heavier the
rain, the harder it is to be seen. Even
if your windscreen wiper blades are in
good shape, a heavy rain can make it
harder to see road signs and traffic
signals, pavement markings, the
edge of the road, and even people
walking. The road spray can make
vision harder than the rain itself,
especially on a dirty road.
It is wise to keep your wiping
equipment in good shape and have
the windscreen washer tank filled.
Replace the windscreen wiper blades
when they show signs of wear or miss
areas on the windscreen, or when
strips of rubber start to separate from
the blades.
The water may affect your brakes. Try
to avoid flooded areas, but if you
cannot, try to slow down before you
hit them. Wet brakes can cause
accidents. They will not work well in a
sudden stop and may cause pulling to
one side. You could lose control of the
vehicle.
After driving through flooded areas or
a car wash, apply the brake pedal
lightly until the brakes work normally.
Some tips to observe for rainy
weather
■ Turn on the low beam headlights,
even during daylight.
■ Turn on the wiper blades.
■ Slow down and be cautious.
■ Increase the distance from the
vehicle in front.
■ Use the rear window heater if
required.
Note
When it is raining, the tyres and the
wiper blades have a higher
workload. Therefore, always keep
the tyres and the wiper blades in
good condition.
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