Keep safe driving in
wet weather
Driving in the rain can be scary and dangerous. It is important to take wet weather
seriously when you are on the road. Below are ten things you can do to make
driving in the rain safer.
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Ensure that your headlights and brake lights are working properly.
Check the condition of your tyres. Check for uneven wear, smooth areas, and any
signs of damage.
Ensure that your windscreen wipers are in good working condition and that you can
see clearly out of your windscreen.
Do not speed and avoid hard braking or turning sharply.
Adjust your speed to the condition of the road. Just because the speed limit might be
120km, it does not mean that it is safe to travel at this speed in all conditions.
Maintain a safe following distance. This gives you time to react and avoid potentially
dangerous situations.
Switch on your headlights, especially when natural light is low. Remember, this not
only increases visibility, it also alerts other drivers to your presence on the road.
Remember that you get a lot of spray from the wheels when driving behind large
trucks, so keep a safe following distance.
Do not cross low lying bridges where there is flooding, even if you think your car is
capable.
Be aware of pedestrians and animals who might run across the road to get out of
the rain.
Need emergency medical assistance?
Call Netcare 911 on 082 911
or download the Netcare app
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