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<\/a><\/div>\nSummertime While The New Braking<\/span><\/a> can be Heavy Hydroplaning, <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Following
\nDoesn\u2019t Only Bring Sunshine and Blue Skies<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nwe\u2019re all excited for the beautiful <\/span>weather<\/span><\/a> that
\ncomes with the summer season, we can\u2019t forget about the unfavorable weather.
\nTravel can be quite difficult in heavy rain and those who must be on the roads
\nshould proceed with caution to ensure they make it to their destination safely.
\nKeep reading for 5 helpful tips to keep you safe while driving in heavy rainstorms
\nthis <\/span>summer<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nfirst and perhaps most important thing is to slow down. Sure, you might arrive
\na few minutes late to your destination, but arriving <\/span>safely<\/span><\/a> is more
\nimportant than being on time. If you know you will be traveling during
\npotentially <\/span>hazardous<\/span><\/a> weather
\nconditions, consider leaving at least 15 minutes early or more, depending on
\nthe distance you\u2019re going. Doing this will help to ensure you aren\u2019t late and
\nwill alleviate your stress about rushing to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n Headlights Are On<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nYork State Law<\/span><\/a> requires you to turn on your headlights, even during the
\nday, any time that you must use your windshield wipers for visibility. In fact,
\nthe law states that is true when it is foggy, <\/span>snowing<\/span><\/a>,
\nsleeting, and of course, if it is raining. Doing so makes your car easier for
\nothers on the road to see you. It is important to get to know the car you are
\ndriving before you hit the road as not all vehicles have headlights that
\nautomatically turn on when your wipers do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n Between Cars<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\ndifficult when you are driving on wet roads, so leaving space between your car
\nand the one in front of you is imperative. Heavy rain decreases visibility, so
\ngiving more space provides you with more time to react should the car in front
\nof you brake suddenly or crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n Through Standing Water<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\nrain brings along the possibility of standing water on roads. Driving through
\nwater can not only damage your vehicle, but it can also be quite dangerous. If
\nyou see water covering the road ahead of you, it might be a good choice to take
\nan alternate route or to slow down and carefully assess the situation. If you
\nabsolutely must pass over water and feel it is safe to do so, you should go as
\nslow as possible and choose the highest point in the road to pass over because
\nthe water likely will be the shallowest there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n if you Hydroplane<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\na dangerous driving condition that can happen at any speed, occurs when a
\nvehicle’s tires lose contact with the road surface and no longer have traction.<\/span> <\/span>The first thing to do when this happens is stay calm. If
\nyou feel your car starting to hydroplane, let off the gas and gently steer
\ntowards the direction you want to go. It is very important not to swerve or <\/span>brake<\/span><\/a> heavily
\nwhen this happens as it can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. A good way
\nto avoid hydroplaning is to drive slowly, especially if you can see rain on the
\nroad.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthese safety tips will set you up for success while driving in heavy rain this
\nsummer. However, no matter how careful and prepared we are, accidents can still
\nhappen. Click the button below to learn more about how you can protect your
\nvehicle and yourself in any traveling condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n