| No matter the season, time of year or area of the | | | | addition, carrying snow chains is a smart idea should |
| country you live in, you'll want to be prepared for | | | | you be in an area where it snows. Rain can suddenly |
| when the rain falls and disrupts your drive time. | | | | turn to snow, so having chains can be extremely |
| Be Cautious | | | | important. |
| During especially heavy rain or fog, don't hesitate to | | | | Lights |
| pull over to the side of the road or completely off | | | | For extra safety, turn on your headlights during the |
| the road until visibility is better. | | | | day, especially if visibility is lessened by fog, mist or |
| Braking In The Rain | | | | heavy rain. Turning on your lights helps your visibility |
| It's crucial to slow down when driving in rain. It's also | | | | and makes your vehicle much easier to see for other |
| important to brake properly during rain. Make sure to | | | | vehicles, especially those in oncoming traffic. |
| brake slowly and more softly than usual. Also, brake | | | | Avoid Flooded Areas |
| earlier so that you can warn the person behind you | | | | It's important to avoid flooded areas completely. |
| that you are slowing down. | | | | When you see running water going across a |
| Puddles and Flooding | | | | roadway, do not attempt to cross it. Find an |
| Try to avoid going through puddles. Stay on the inner | | | | alternate route or simply wait. |
| area of the road if at all possible. On freeways and | | | | Allow More Time |
| highways, large and heavy trucks tend to stay on | | | | If you're traveling long distances when it's storming |
| the outer lanes, making them more susceptible to | | | | or the forecast is for rainy weather, make sure to |
| puddles. Staying on inner lanes of a highway or road, | | | | leave early and allow plenty of extra time to get to |
| will allow you to avoid many puddles. | | | | your destination. This will allow you to drive as slow |
| Tires | | | | and safe as you need to get there safely. |
| If you live in an area that gets a lot of rain, consider | | | | Don't forget to exercise caution and common sense |
| getting special tires that are meant to increase | | | | when driving in the rain, that's the most important |
| performance, traction and safety when it's raining. In | | | | thing. |