Tips for Driving with Rain

If you have to move in the rain, it does not hurt to take into account some recommendations for driving in the rain.

• Increase the safety distance, at least 3 seconds with the vehicle in front. On rainy days the car's brakes do not react the same and it is advisable to distance twice the usual distance. Be careful and do not step on the white lines, since the grip of the tires on this surface is less than that of the asphalt. 
• Check the tire pressure (if we replace only two, we will install them on the rear axle). Check the condition of the tires, keep in mind that if the tracks of the tires are not able to evacuate all the water accumulated in the tread, it could cause you a loss of adhesion producing the aquaplaning effect. The minimum depth of the tire groove should be 1.6 mm.
• Brake occasionally to cause friction and keep the brakes dry.
• Do not wear warm clothes when driving. You will avoid the known "underwater effect".
• Do not drink any alcohol, even in small quantities. If you do it you will increase the possibility of suffering an accident, since you will add more loss of control and risk perception, which already exists due to weather conditions.
• Turning on the road light is not highly recommended, although it is mandatory on interurban roads, poorly lit when we drive at more than 40km/h (and do not dazzle).
• Do not keep the rear fog lamp on in retentions, village roads at low speed because it is very dazzling.
• Keep the wiper blades in good condition. The brushes are one of the elements that we care less when maintaining the vehicle and are essential for good vision in case of driving with rain or snow. Manufacturers recommend changing brushes if they are chopped or in poor condition and in any way periodically every year or every 15,000 km. 
• Use the aerators directed towards the windshield to prevent fogging.

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