What to do when driving in heavy rain

Floods, vehicle and property damage are the aftermath of the storm that lashed parts of Gauteng and Ekurhuleni on Wednesday.

In light of the sudden heavy rain, motorists are urged to be careful on the road.

A few tips to help you stay safe:

• Keep a safe driving distance.
• Drive with your head-lights on.
• Avoid speeding in the rain.
• If possible, park your vehicle under shelter and avoid driving in heavy rain.
• The best way to avoid being caught inside your car is to avoid water on the road all together.
• Don’t drive into a flooded bridge or road, if possible, try a different route.
• Listen to the radio for traffic and flood updates so as to know which routes to avoid.
• For your own safety don’t stay in a car that may get flooded.

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