How to Drive Safely in the Rain?

By, 2018-10-22

Qatar has seen heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in some places in the past few days. Due to the high rainfall and the closure of some roads, the General Directorate of Traffic in Qatar and the Public Works Authority warn of the danger of driving in this atmosphere and on these roads.

So it is very important to adhere to some tips when driving on wet roads and in the thunderstorms and strong winds. To save lives and property, drivers must follow tips and guidelines to drive safely in the rain. How to Drive Safely in the Rain?

Further reading: What is the Shock absorber of the Car and What is its Importance?

Here are the best tips and guidelines to drive safely in the rain to save lives and property:

1. Check the car before driving:

It is very important that the driver check his car very well before driving every day and the need increases in times of heavy rain and stormy weather because of the possibility of disasters and failures in the abnormal conditions and difficulty to deal with these failures at these times.

Drivers should check the tires well, air pressure, brakes, lighting, engine, front and rear areas to avoid any sudden breakdowns.

2. Use lights at daytime:

There is less visibility in the rainy weather, especially if fog and traffic accidents increase because drivers do not see other cars. The lights are the only safe way to tell others about your vehicle on the road. Do not forget to light the headlights and the rear while driving in such atmospheres.

3. Do not use electrical devices and phones when there are thunderstorms to keep your life.

4. Do not drive suddenly:

Car's acceleration increases when driving on the roads filled with rain due to a phenomenon known as " Hydroplaning "Which works to raise tires on the ground due to water pressure between the frame and asphalt. Driving quickly and suddenly lead to a car accidents.

5. Do not drive at a water level you do not know:

Heavy rain sometimes causes some flooding and collects high levels of rain in the roads. In this case it is advised not to drive at all. If you have to, you must know the height of the water so that you and your car do not sink in.

6. Do not operate the engine when your car sinks:

You will notice that if you drive your car in high-altitude water, the engine will be switched off. In this case, avoid restarting it because the rainwater will enter with the car oil and very likely there will be a short circuit and the car will burn.

The best solution at this time is to ask for help from other cars to move the car to a safe place and then it should definitely be repaired by a car specialist.

7. Do not exceed space cushion:

Observe the safety distance between you and other vehicles on the road in these circumstances and avoid sudden parking so as not to cause series of traffic accidents that are usually catastrophic.

8. Wipe the condensing steam on the car glass:

Wipe the condensing steam on the car glass from the inside constantly because it works to block the vision for you, and do not forget to make an air intake inside the car either by opening the windows slightly or air conditioner.