Sponsored: The following tips will assist motorists in conquering wet roads.
Many parts of South Africa will be subjected to their first summer rains over the next days or weeks. During these first few rain showers, the roads will be especially hazardous as the oil and grease collected on the roads during the dry season, will make the roads more slippery than normal. The following advice fromTry being as smooth as possible with all inputs including steering, braking and accelerating.
Your car’s braking ability will also be greatly reduced on wet surfaces, meaning it will require a much longer distance to come to a stop or to slow down in order to avoid a hazard.It is a good idea to always drive with your headlights on, but it is a necessity when driving in the rain. This will ensure that you are visible to other motorists and pedestrians. If your car is fitted with front or rear fog lights, those should be used in extreme weather too.
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