Driving in The Wet

Driving in The Wet

Driving in The Wet

As the autumn settles and the winter descends, it's unfortunate, but we will be seeing a lot more rain than we are used to, and rain brings dangerous conditions, with people driving like loonies, and sliding on the roads when the surfaces are waterlogged.

Losing control when you are driving in the rain is scary, but could happen. Skidding is bad enough, but hydroplaning, which happens when the water in front of your car's tyres builds up faster than your cars weight can push it out of the way, causing your car to lift and slide on the water.

You can prevent this by paying attention and driving carefully and at a reasonable speed, taking particular care on curves and bends. Steer and brake as lightly as you can and don't make any nervous movements. Don't brake hard, as this could lock the brakes, instead maintain a steady pressure on the brake.

If you do skid, stay calm and ease your foot off the accelerator, steering in the direction you want the front of the car to go. If you steer in to the skid, it should bring your car back in line.

To avoid hydroplaning, make sure your tyres are correctly inflated before embarking on a journey. if you do get into this situation, pump the brakes and ease your foot off the accelerator and it should bring the car to a halt.

If you are driving on Britain's roads, make sure that you Compare Car Insurance online to save yourself money.

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