Driving in wet weather can be difficult and far more stressful than driving when it is not raining.
It is important to follow several safety measures to avoid the risk of an accident, the most important of which is to slow down as visibility will be more limited and it also takes longer to brake.
If you are on a highway stay in the middle lane as the water is often deeper in the outside lanes and make sure you are well back from the vehicle in front. This will give you a longer stopping distance and improve visibility as there will be less spray on your windshield. You should pay extra attention to trucks and buses as they produce far more spray and only pass them if you really must.
Given that the visibility is worse keep a careful eye out for brake lights ahead of you and try not to brake too hard. You need to be more alert when driving if it is wet especially if the rain is very heavy.
Ensure your windshield demister is on as it is much easier for the windshield to mist over when it is raining outside.
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