12 April 2011

Tips for Comfortable Driving in Rainy Season

When it rains the road so slippery. As a result many accidents. For that asked motorists to be careful. And for road users, the following tips for convenient traffic in the rainy season :

1. Check all vehicle lights are all to function properly. For lights are useful to help you see in limited visibility due to rain.


2. Check the air pressure in tires and tire groove depth on a regular basis at least once a week, enough tire pressure condition and the tires are still good groove will prevent your vehicle hovering above the water (aqua planing) and slip (slip) at the time of rain. Do not take risks by using tires that have been thin.

3. Check the condition of the main control component of your vehicle is the steering, brake pedal, gas or clutch if it is in good condition and give extra care during the rainy season, due to anticipated emergencies or due to the faults of others that can cause accidents.

4. For bikers who do not use slippery footwear, waterproof and safe to drive. And prepare well-shaped raincoats shirt and pants, because such a raincoat is safer than the form of a poncho.

5. Reduce your speed in driving a vehicle, because when the rain-slicked road surface due to mixing oil with water can make you slip (slip). Driving a vehicle in a lower-speed conditions will make the flow of vehicle tires you more direct contact with the asphalt and make the tires grip better.

6. Keep a safe distance your vehicle with other riders because during the rainy safe braking distance of vehicles require a greater distance than a dry road conditions.

7. Do any break through puddles of water because we do not know its depth, this could result in your vehicle broke down or fallen into a hole that may exist in the puddle.

8. If trapped flood and your vehicle broke down because of water into the drain of your vehicle, do not start the engine again. Better to be encouraged to place a secure, because the fear you have shorted the ignition system and can make your vehicle on fire.