| While most of us would prefer to simply
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| | slippery than dry ones. Rainwater on
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| stay dry inside our homes until rain
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| | roads reduces vehicles' traction, which
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| subsides, responsibilities such as going
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| | makes slowing down, stopping and
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| to work require that we endure the wet
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| | accelerating accurately more difficult.
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| weather nonetheless, putting us at the
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| | The key to maintaining control of your
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| mercy of wet roads and the questionable
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| | vehicle on a wet road is to perform all
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| skills of countless other drivers.
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| | maneuvers conscientiously and gradually.
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| Depending on the frequency of rainfall in
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| | When slowing down or approaching a stop,
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| the area in which you live, other drivers
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| | begin braking far in advance, and do not
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| may not be accustomed to practicing safe
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| | brake sharply or attempt an abrupt stop.
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| driving habits in the rain, making it
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| | Stopping or accelerating too quickly can
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| even more important for you to take extra
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| | cause your vehicle to skid, which can
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| precautions in wet driving conditions.
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| | lead to a loss of control. Braking far in
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| An essential precaution for driving in
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| | advance allows you to prepare for
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| the rain is to regularly maintain the
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| | unexpected hazards, and informs other
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| tires, brakes, and windshield wipers of
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| | drivers of your intent.
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| your vehicle. Brakes should be regularly
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| | Speaking of other drivers, staying alert
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| replaced regardless of the weather, but
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| | to the conditions around you and
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| proper brake function proves to be
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| | signaling your intent to other drivers is
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| especially crucial under wet conditions.
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| | crucial to safe driving in the rain.
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| Likewise, tires should maintain the
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| | Maintain extra distance between your
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| recommended level of pressure and tread
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| | vehicle and the one ahead of you at all
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| depth for maximum performance. Tires
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| | times, taking care to allow enough space
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| which are beginning to wear out are truly
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| | to bring your vehicle to a stop in the
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| a hazard in the rain, even when they
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| | event that an unexpected obstacle appears
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| still seem to function properly on dry
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| | or an accident occurs ahead. In addition
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| roads. Improper tire inflation or
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| | to providing plenty of warning that you
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| inadequate tread can lead your vehicle to
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| | are stopping or slowing down, be
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| hydroplane on a wet road, causing you to
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| | especially meticulous about using turn
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| lose control of the vehicle.
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| | signals in advance when it is raining.
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| On rainy days, make sure to allow extra
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| | Turn signals warn drivers behind you that
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| travel time to reach your destination.
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| | you will be slowing down or stopping
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| Safely driving in the rain not only means
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| | completely, and they will need ample
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| reducing your speed, but also requires
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| | space to do so under wet conditions.
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| you to remain calm and in control, which
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| | Staying alert to your surroundings, being
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| can be difficult when you are anxious
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| | considerate of other drivers and
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| about being late. When you start your
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| | practicing cautious driving maneuvers in
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| vehicle, turn on the headlights, even if
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| | the rain can help prevent an accident
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| there is only a slight rain.
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| | that leaves you on the side of the road
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| As you are aware, wet roads are more
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| | stranded…and soaked.
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