Rainy Day Driving Tips

Rain adds risk to driving.  As we take into consideration how the roads become slick and dangerous, here are some helpful reminders on how to drive in the rain. 

Driving tips for the rain:

If you MUST travel during the rain, slow down!  Initially, the beginning rains mix with the oils on the road and it's very slippery.

Hang up the cell phone!

Turn your lights on!  Day or night!  This will enable you to see better, and allow you to be seen better. (It is Florida law and safer to drive in the rain with your headlights on. You will see signs for this - "Windshield wipers on, lights on".)

Do not use your cruise control as this can add chances of hydroplaning.

Remember the "Four Second Rule".  This is when your following distance is four seconds behind the car in front of you.  Increase this time in the rain!

Do not drive with your your hazard lights on (these are when the signal lights are blinking simultaneously).  These actually indicate the car is STOPPED - not moving, and can be quite misleading to other drivers - and dangerous!

As puddles form along the sides of the roads, in multi lane roads, stay toward the middle of the road. Be mindful of other drivers who may be going a little faster than you, and let them pass.

Night driving produces other obstacles as the glare of oncoming headlights is amplified on your windshield.  Take caution.

Avoid going through deep puddles.  Find a different route.

Take caution to pull off the road if wind and rain conditions are too extreme.

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