Tips To Safe Driving In Heavy Rains

Written by Sharad Bajaj

Updated On Oct 14, 20232 min read

Tips To Safe Driving In Heavy Rains

Driving in heavy rains can be extremely hazardous. It is important to take several precautions while doing so to ensure the minimum risk to you as the driver as well as those on the roads at the same time as you. Safety is of utmost importance and by following these tips you can make sure that you are careful and cautious regarding driving in the rain, and can avoid unnecessary hardships such as accidents.

1. Check the Condition and Quality of Your Tires

Tyres are an extremely important factor in determining your safety on the roads while driving in the rain. The first thing to ensure is they have enough tread to ensure that you stay on the roads. Secondly, it is important to check the recommended air pressure that is listed in the manual. The air pressure should be checked and maintained before you drive out into the heavy rain.

2. Switch on Lights and Avoid Brights

Visibility is of utmost importance when driving in the rains. It is important to switch on your headlights as well as taillights to ensure that all four corners of your car are clearly visible. Your own visibility is also compromised and so in addition to ensuring others can see you, you should utilise the windshield wiper of your car. However it is important to note that you should not switch on the Brights of your car as they only reflect back light and may be irritating to other drivers, compromising overall road safety.

3. Keep an Eye Out for Standing Water

Standing water refers to pools of water created on the road by water collecting in one place. By driving through these, hydroplaning can occur, which refers to skidding across the driving surface without sufficient control of the car. This can be immensely dangerous and can cause accidents leading to loss of life or property and hence should be carefully avoided. An important point of caution against hydroplaning is to observe the road carefully and in case of collected water, you should change lanes or steer around it to avoid it.

4. Improve Car Ventilation

Heavy rains can cause humidity inside the car and cause the windows of the car to become fogged up. This is extremely dangerous as it heavily compromises visibility and while you are unable to clearly see the roads and your surroundings, as well as the other cars and vehicles on the road, you will be extremely susceptible to dangerous accidents. In addition to the usage of the windshield, cars have useful features in their ventilation system which will help prevent fogging of windows.

Conclusion

Driving in the rains can be extremely dangerous and it is important to ensure all necessary precautions are being taken. This is crucial not only for your own safety but also for those on the road. Therefore by following these precautionary steps you can ensure maximum caution and maintain safety on the roads while driving in heavy rains.

Disclaimer

This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.

Written by Sharad Bajaj

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Sharad is an insurance industry veteran who has managed motor insurance products for over a decade. He helped set up and scale the motor insurance vertical for a leading insurance company in his previous stint. In his spare time, Sharad likes to read and be in tune with nature.