Heavy rains come with little warning, and out of nowhere. These rainy situations can cause severe problems and dangerous risks on the road. If the situation gets worse, the flood tests your best practice in road safety.
Although, most of the drivers are aware of the theory about the precautions and rules they need to follow during flooding and heavy rain, practical is far tricky and different than the theoretical statistics.
Here are some tips by aDriving School that are essential to follow during driving in the heavy rain or flood:
· Clear a few misunderstandings:
Many drivers guess that just 6 inches of water can cause stalling because of water that sucked into the exhaust. This higher level of water makes you lose control of your vehicle.
You are absolutely wrong.
Just 25 to 30cm of flowing water is more than enough to wash your car away. This is because the flooded roads get closed off.
· Be calm and double the distance:
The perfect strategy while driving a car in flood or heavy rain is to stay back. On wet road friction between the tyres and the damp road gets reduced and it takes double time to stop a car. Keep the distance double or more between your car and the car in front of you.
· Be patient and follow the rule of one at a time please:
During unfamiliar situations, keep a slow and steady pace in the middle of the road. Keep practicing the rule of one at a time.
· Take safety measures:
After getting to the other sides of the water stop your car and make sure the proper working of brakes. Dry your cars break off and test their proper functioning by tapping the break with the left foot while accelerating with your right foot.
It is fine to drive in bad situations so long you know how to handle the difficulties. Being confident with your abilities, you should remain safe. aDriving School helps you to be prepared mentally to face these situations by providing you with their effective driving lessons in Luton.