Driving while rain requires extra concentration. In addition to the visibility is more limited than when the weather is sunny, puddles even make the vehicle more difficult to control and thus braking distance can be increased.
Failure to drive in the rain of course can be fatal, but it can be avoided if the driver needed to understand the techniques of driving and the car is in good condition well maintained as follows:
Failure to drive in the rain of course can be fatal, but it can be avoided if the driver needed to understand the techniques of driving and the car is in good condition well maintained as follows:
Driving while rainy weather
Preparation
Some special preparation before driving needs to be done in the face of bad weather. It can be started from the examination of footwear, make sure all are in dry conditions, because in wet conditions can cause the pedal (gas, brake, clutch) becomes slippery and dangerous, such as slips when walked on. Then proceed to make sure that all lights (small, large, sign) and the indicator function properly.
Note Tire Condition
Check the air pressure in the tires regularly at least once a week and make sure the groove or the tread is still quite thick. Proper tire pressure and tread is still good will avoid vehicle hovering above the water and slip (slip) when crossing streets wet.
Note Brake Conditions
Verify that the braking system is functioning properly. Components of this one is very vital and has an important role in the face of all the possibilities when visibility is limited due to heavy rain.
Note Wiper Conditions
As a means of supporting the vision, make sure that this component also works fine. If the wiper rubber brittle or damaged, you should replace it with a new one before the rain. Because if its ability to rinse the rain water has decreased, can diapstikan driver's view obstructed total heavy rain lasts. When pendangan be limited and you can not see the shoulder of the road or other vehicles at a safe distance, then it is time for you to pull over and wait for the rain to stop. Stop in a safe and proper place. When you have to stop on the shoulder of the road, stop immediately and wait until the storm subsided. Only when stopped at the edge of the road, use your car's hazard lights so easy to look the other vehicle.
Turn on the lights Main
Currently underway with heavy rains, do not hesitate to turn on the headlights (day time) or a small lamp to raise awareness around our vehicle. But do not use the hazard lights! These lights will only distract other drivers, especially when turning. Direction of the car unpredictable because sein does not work. Use Hazard lights only in emergency situations!
Note speed
Paculah your vehicle at a steady pace, according to road conditions to a safe distance. Avoid high speed or speeding, because when it rains, the water will be mixed with dirt and oil that makes the road becomes slippery and make your car easily slip. The best way to avoid it is by driving slowly. This will allow you to adjust the tire with the weather changes, so it has a better braking.
Keep Safe Distance
When the rain and slippery roads, the car requires a long braking distances Leih. Therefore, do not drive too close to another vehicle. Generally safe distance is 3 seconds with the vehicle in front, but when the rain try to increase the distance to 4 or 5 seconds in order to extend the braking distance and increase the chance to escape during an emergency.
Avoid Sudden Brake
Highly recommended for the brakes slowly. If you step on the brake to the maximum extent, it is likely the car will skid. Therefore do braking gradually before completely stopping.
Car control When Slips
Slip can occur at the driver. If you experience it, remember not to step on the brakes fully. Do not step on the brakes repeatedly when your car is equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), because this type of braking system will perform optimally perform automatic braking. Focus to control the car as possible
Some special preparation before driving needs to be done in the face of bad weather. It can be started from the examination of footwear, make sure all are in dry conditions, because in wet conditions can cause the pedal (gas, brake, clutch) becomes slippery and dangerous, such as slips when walked on. Then proceed to make sure that all lights (small, large, sign) and the indicator function properly.
Note Tire Condition
Check the air pressure in the tires regularly at least once a week and make sure the groove or the tread is still quite thick. Proper tire pressure and tread is still good will avoid vehicle hovering above the water and slip (slip) when crossing streets wet.
Note Brake Conditions
Verify that the braking system is functioning properly. Components of this one is very vital and has an important role in the face of all the possibilities when visibility is limited due to heavy rain.
Note Wiper Conditions
As a means of supporting the vision, make sure that this component also works fine. If the wiper rubber brittle or damaged, you should replace it with a new one before the rain. Because if its ability to rinse the rain water has decreased, can diapstikan driver's view obstructed total heavy rain lasts. When pendangan be limited and you can not see the shoulder of the road or other vehicles at a safe distance, then it is time for you to pull over and wait for the rain to stop. Stop in a safe and proper place. When you have to stop on the shoulder of the road, stop immediately and wait until the storm subsided. Only when stopped at the edge of the road, use your car's hazard lights so easy to look the other vehicle.
Turn on the lights Main
Currently underway with heavy rains, do not hesitate to turn on the headlights (day time) or a small lamp to raise awareness around our vehicle. But do not use the hazard lights! These lights will only distract other drivers, especially when turning. Direction of the car unpredictable because sein does not work. Use Hazard lights only in emergency situations!
Note speed
Paculah your vehicle at a steady pace, according to road conditions to a safe distance. Avoid high speed or speeding, because when it rains, the water will be mixed with dirt and oil that makes the road becomes slippery and make your car easily slip. The best way to avoid it is by driving slowly. This will allow you to adjust the tire with the weather changes, so it has a better braking.
Keep Safe Distance
When the rain and slippery roads, the car requires a long braking distances Leih. Therefore, do not drive too close to another vehicle. Generally safe distance is 3 seconds with the vehicle in front, but when the rain try to increase the distance to 4 or 5 seconds in order to extend the braking distance and increase the chance to escape during an emergency.
Avoid Sudden Brake
Highly recommended for the brakes slowly. If you step on the brake to the maximum extent, it is likely the car will skid. Therefore do braking gradually before completely stopping.
Car control When Slips
Slip can occur at the driver. If you experience it, remember not to step on the brakes fully. Do not step on the brakes repeatedly when your car is equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), because this type of braking system will perform optimally perform automatic braking. Focus to control the car as possible
