Tips for local motorists for when driving in rain
Switch on the headlights, especially when natural light is low, and remember that this also alerts other drivers.
As we are in spring, we can expect heavy rains to affect road driving conditions.
Here are tips on how to drive safely in wet weather.
• Ensure the headlights and brake lights work
• Switch on the headlights, especially when natural light is low, and remember that this also alerts other drivers of your presence on the road
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• Ensure the windscreen and wipers are in good condition. Check that the tyres are in good shape
• Avoid speeding and always maintain a safe following distance
• Buckle up
• Don’t pass under low-lying bridges, even if you think your car can make it
• Slow down before entering standing water on the road because it could cause the car to “pull” to the side without warning, and the weather could be deeper than it looks
• Avoid areas known for adverse conditions and always adjust your speed for the road conditions
