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Tips for Driving in the Rain

The danger of driving when the road is wet is tenfold especially when you are new to driving. A lot of us learn how to drive when the weather is favorable but a very few get to practice when the weather is adverse. An inexperienced fellow in a driver’s seat during a rainstorm can put others at risk as well himself. If you are experienced enough, there is no need to panic but not everyone comes as an expert in driving. Driving on slippery roads mean you have to be cautious the whole time. Rain brings out the worst in most drivers and can cause dangerous driving hazards. The following tips are some of the safety measures which you can adopt to protect yourself while driving on raining days: Turn on the lights and wipers. Slow down instantly when the rain starts as rain water mixed with oil can make the road slippery and slick. Don’t follow another driver too closely and try to keep plenty of distance between the front and back vehicles. Pay attention to the pedestrians walking aside or t