Sunday, October 17, 2010

How To Keep Safe When Driving Through Rain

By Gerry Hayes

Every day, we have to move from one place to the other, and in most cases, we have to drive no matter what the weather condition is. This includes rainy days when the roads are wet and slippery. During this type of weather, we have to be extra careful.

During rain, one of the most important features that need to be working are your windshield wipers. You need these to make your visibility clear when the rain is strong and water starts running down your windshield making it very hard to see.

These wipers will serve you for a reasonable time until they malfunction. People, who live in warm and arid places, will most likely change their wipers more often because the rubber blades used for the wiping harden and when this happens, the wiper can no longer brush away the water from the glass efficiently. You should consider replacing the unit by this time.

Once we have our vision clear, we have to check on the tires. Tires should have a good hold on the road, especially when it is wet.

Asphalt roads become slippery when wet because water pushes up oil based substance that had long sink in the road during summer.

In order to avoid slipping, your tires should have adequate tread. There are also special tires which are especially effective against rain. When you can stick a penny in a tire tread and see most of Lincoln's head, you know it's time to buy new tires.

Finally, remember that breaking the car takes longer during the rain because the water interrupts with the gripping of the brake pads. Water makes the pads slippery and might not be able to grip as fast as it would when dry.

If during non rainy day, your brakes do not work well. You better have them checked. The pads may already be worn out. Replace pads them to ascertain that when you brake, the car will come to a halt on time.

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