Driving Tips rain

Driving in the rain always has an extra danger. Not only when it falls a waterspout; but with the beginning of precipitation is also a critical time for the mixture of water, dust and grease from the roadway, the road becomes a very slippery and dangerous surface.

The rain is the weather phenomenon that causes more accidents, to prevent further increasing the numbers must be conducted with common sense and follow, as far as possible the following tips:

  • Slows and increases the safety distance. Avoid the so-called "spray effect". Also in case of sudden braking you will have less room to stop your car safely. It is recommended to increase the distance at least twice
  • Avoid sudden violent movements ofrenazos. A smooth ride is much safer and more efficient.
  • Beware painting step blanca.Evita white paint used to mark crosswalks or delimits the rails, the grip is smaller than the pavement.
  • Always visible. They facilitate the lights on you to see. If rain is instensa, turn the rear fog lights.
  • Aquaplaning. It is produced when the tires are unable to evacuate the water in the road and causes the car to slide a thin layer of water located between the tires and the road effect.
  • Tires. They are the point of contact between aand car and the road. His grip is reduced when the humidity, snow, rain or ice make their appearance. The drawing must have a depth at least 1.6 to 2 mm.
  • Shock absorbers. They are vital for the car to maintain stability.
  • Brakes. The good condition of this element is vital, since the increase braking distances on a wet road.
  • Illumination. With the fog, rain and snow, see and be seen is vitally important to not put our security at risk and that of other users. Thus, we must check the headlight adjustment and aging of lamps and optical

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