Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous. When driving in the rain or on slick pavement:
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Slow down and allow extra following distance. A heavy rainfall makes it harder to see and increases the distance needed to stop your vehicle.
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Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if equipped)
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Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield.
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Make sure your tires have enough tread. If your tires do not have enough tread, making a quick stop on wet pavement may cause a skid and possibly lead to a collision. Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 9.
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Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you. Using your headlights when using your windshield wipers is required in some jurisdictions.
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Driving too fast through large puddles may affect your brakes. If you must go through puddles, try to drive through them slowly.
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If you believe your brakes are wet, apply them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
If the road is wet enough and you are driving fast enough, your vehicle may have little or no contact with the road surface and actually ride on the water. The best advice is SLOW DOWN when the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the depth of tire tread decreases, refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 9.