Steps to Reduce the Risk of a Rain-Related Car Accident

It may not be your first choice, but staying at home may be wise, particularly if rain is projected to be heavy.

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Reduce your speed, particularly around corners, and be willing to give yourself more room behind the car in front of you.

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Avoid distractions like checking emails or texting, adjusting the car stereo, eating, drinking, or grooming while driving.

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Brake gently, if possible—If you give yourself sufficient distance, you won’t have to slam on the brakes.

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Don’t use your heater. If you have a defog setting on your temperature control, use it. Otherwise, run the air conditioning on front and back windows.

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– Check your windshield wipers regularly and install new ones, if necessary. Also, make certain your tires have sufficient tread to minimize the risk of hydroplaning.

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