Among the most hazardous driving conditions Greenville motorists are likely to face, rain is probably the most dangerous. Rainy conditions present Greenville drivers with many dangers including:
- Slippery and wet conditions
- Reduced traction
- Reduced visibility
- Water pools and puddles
- Erratic behavior by other drivers
- Risk of hydroplaning
One of the hazards presented by driving in the rain, which is not found under any other driving condition, is the risk of hydroplaning. This occurs when the car skids across the top of a body of water, causing the driver to temporarily lose control of the vehicle.
In the following video you will see instructions on how to safely operate your automobile in wet and rainy conditions, as well as how to handle hydroplaning situations.
Ideally, area drivers would simply avoid taking to the roads when conditions were not optimal. But, as this is not practical, it is best at Greenville area drivers invest in learning how to best operate their vehicles in adverse weather conditions.
