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less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts
to
fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your
reflexes are tuned for driving
on
dry pavement.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper
blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs
and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even
people walking.
It's wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your
windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when
they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when
strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts.
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some
car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try
to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous.
So
much water can build up under your tires
that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet
enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it
has little or no contact with the road.
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