Be that as it may, people are still not heeding to the reminders and the warnings. “The first rainfalls present extra challenges for drivers as grease and rubber from tyres collect on the road during the dry winter months. The coming rain is likely to start washing this away, creating even more slippery roads than normal,” says CEO of MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert. “Skidding on wet roads can be a frightening experience that often needs a specific reaction from drivers. The most important part is to gradually reduce your speed. Don’t brake harshly and suddenly. Keep both hands on the steering wheel. Also, look where you want to be. While this may seem counterintuitive, our instinct is to steer in the direction that we are looking. Thus, if there is a tree in front of you, don’t look at the tree, rather look at where you want to be on the road,” advises Herbert.
Err on the side of caution on wet roads
It has been said more often than just enough - wet roads dictate a much more mindful approach to driving, especially on our highways and byways.
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