.. or driving in the rain!  Tips to follow :

On the road

  • Put your game face on:  Keep fully focussed on the task at hand – eyes, ears and mind on the road.  Pedestrians, cyclists and motorbikes are particularly hard to see in the rain so be on the lookout.
  • Slow down and drive to the conditions:  Not only should you never go over the speed limit but you should drive considerably slower than you usually would.  Your car will take longer to stop than usual.
  • Light it up:  Even in light rain, turning your lights on will help you see the road and help other drivers see you.
  • Widen the gap:  Consider putting a 4 or 5 second gap between you and the car in front to give you more time to react to unexpected traffic conditions and accommodate for the extra time your vehicle will take to stop.
  • Follow the leader:  Try and drive in the tracks of the car in front to increase your tyre grip.
  • Give notice:  Brake gently and earlier than you normally would to give the driver behind you plenty of notice that you’re slowing.  Flick those blinkers on nice and early if you’re planning a lane change.
  • Don’t expect too much of your ride:  You probably have a pretty good idea how your car steers and handles on a normal day – assume that’s all compromised on wet roads and drive well below your normal expectations.
  • Take charge:  If your car has cruise control, it’s a good idea to switch it off in wet conditions.
  • Hit the demister:  Switch the front and back demisters and aircon on to stop the windscreen from fogging up.
  • Avoid extra water:  Driving through large puddles can cause aquaplaning (losing traction and skidding).  When safe, change lanes or carefully steer around standing water.  Puddles can also hide large potholes which can damage your vehicle.  Never attempt to cross running water.  Also, give trucks and buses extra space – those big splashes from their tyres can completely block your vision.
  • Know when mother nature has got you beat:  If the rain is so heavy that you can’t see the edges of the road or the vehicles in front of you, it’s time to pull over and wait it out.  Look for a rest area off the road.  If there is no other option but to pull to the side of the road, pull off as far as possible, keep your headlights on and flick on the hazard warning lights.

Read more : https://rse.org.au/its-raining-its-pouring-tips-driving-in-wet-weather/