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Car Tips: How To Drive Safely When Brakes Don't Properly Work In Rain
Drivers face many problems while driving a car in the rainy season. The most important thing is to drive slower than usual during the rain to avoid accidents.
The monsoon has finally covered the whole country. During the rainy season, people often take out their car for a long drive. Drivers need to take many precautions while driving the car on wet and slippery roads. People make trivial mistakes while driving that can quickly turn into a big problem. Let us know the things to be remembered while driving a car in the rainy season.
Replace worn-out tires
Due to rain, the roads become slippery and it can be very dangerous to drive with worn-out tires. In such a situation, you need to replace your car tires before you take the journey in the rainy season.
Check brakes
During the rainy season, the brakes do not work efficiently as the roads are slippery. People should not drive fast and be careful at making every sharp turn. Also, check the windscreen wipers so that they work effectively in removing rain from the vehicle's front window. Therefore, the brakes and windscreen wipers should be checked to ensure safe driving during the rains.
Avoid speeding
Avoid driving at high speed during rainy season. Over speeding in the rain increases the risk of an accident. It is highly advised to drive the car very slowly. Also, don't apply sudden brakes or abruptly turn the steering wheel to avoid skidding.
Don't drive if drenched
If you get wet in the rain, don't sit in a car. Dry yourself before sitting or put a cloth on the car seats. Wet car seats can cause a foul smell inside the vehicle later on that is difficult to get rid of.
Get car servicing done
The car should be serviced before the rainy season because, in the rainy season, the car faces different issues. If you don't want your car to break down in the middle of the rain, then it is important to get your vehicle to a service station.