You must take extra care while driving in rainy conditions. You should learn what can be done while driving in such conditions. One thing that you should avoid – something misused by many motorists – is to drive while keeping the emergency lights on. Emergency lights can be turned on only when your car is stationary in order to tell other motorists that your car has a problem and is being parked. Driving while keeping the emergency lights on can lead to an accident as the motorists behind and in front of you are not alerted when you are about to take a turn.

First, you need to reduce the speed, particularly in areas with flooded road surface and slopes. Use a low gear, preferably the second gear, which can ensure a stable speed. Control the vehicle carefully so that it moves as slowly as possible. Do not get too close to the vehicle in front of you and leave a safe distance. On wet roads, it is more difficult to control the car than on a dry surface.

Driving on a flooded road, you must avoid braking abruptly because the vehicle may lose control or swerve. It is more difficult to stop a vehicle on a wet road than on a dry surface.

After turning the steering wheel on one side, you will have to turn it back to the other side. In case you lose control of your vehicle, you should be calm and not press the brake immediately. Reduce the speed and shift to a lower gear. Abrupt braking or turning the steering wheel can cause the vehicle to overturn. When speed is reduced and you can regain control of the vehicle, it is time to sharply turn the steering wheel.

If the rains are so heavy that you cannot see the road ahead, you should turn on the headlights and slow down the vehicle. If turning on the headlights does not improve visibility, it is advisable that you park your car on the roadside and resume your drive when the weather improves.