Safe Driving When it Rains

What is the meaning of technology without supported by the level of alertness of the driver. Vigilance is the key to driving in rainy season as is the case today.

1. Stay alert and Notice Conditions Vehicle Fittings

a. Turn on the headlights to help your eyesight when road conditions are already low light and foggy. Use fog lights if the vehicle is equipped with this type of lamp.

b. Make sure the wipers in good condition because of worn wipers do not wipe water efficiently. As a result, the pouring of water on the windshield of the car will reduce visibility.

c. Check tire pressure and flow. The pressure that is too hard will reduce traction on the road surface. Conversely, the lack of car tire pressure will cause the car easier to slip on wet roads.

d. Cruise control system should not be enabled on wet roads. Cruise control served to accelerate or slow down the vehicle to remain in a predetermined speed. If Cruise Control is enabled, the system will detect the slowdown and will try to accelerate to speed up again. This will cause one or all of the tires lose grip entirely. This situation can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle completely.

2. Set the distance Braking and should avoid aquaplaning

a. Driving subtly is the key. Slow vehicle while crossing the puddle to downplay the risk of slippage and adds a safe distance with the vehicle in front.

b. Lower speed also reduces the likelihood of slippage due to waterlogging (aquaplaning). This situation occurs when the tire tread no longer deliver water from the road surface. As a result, the tires begin to "float" on the water layer and from this point, the tire (and vehicle) will slip. When aquaplaning occurs, the driver must reduce speed without braking by reducing the acceleration gradually.

3. Be vigilant in the Flooding Streets 

a. Try not to cross the road that has been flooded more than half of car tires. Check also to the depth of how the vehicle can be submerged by water.

b. If you must go through a flooded street, point your vehicle to the highest part of the road, because the water is at a shallow point at that point.

c. Use low gears - first or "L" depending on the type of transmission. Keep a constant speed. Do not lift your foot off the accelerator. Machines that can slow down to let water in through the exhaust pipe and damage the catalytic converter.

d. You also do not want the front air filter is penetrated by water, so mengemudilah very slowly. In such cases, the damage will be severe and require repairs are quite expensive.

4. Smart Driving 

a. Drive gently and avoid sudden braking or steering deflect suddenly as this may shake grip of your vehicle. Brake before you enter the curve. Add speed subtly.
b. Remain in the center or nearby, or at the top of the road, because water tends to gather at the edge of the road. Remember not to hinder the other riders who move faster - do not avoid traffic.

c. Keep your distance from the vehicle in front to avoid spray that causes the dirty glass. This is important especially if you are behind a large vehicle. If possible, mengemudilah in the path left by the vehicle in front because this part is drier than other parts of the road.