{"id":59139,"date":"2023-06-14T09:27:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=59139"},"modified":"2023-06-14T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:27:27","slug":"how-slow-should-you-drive-when-its-raining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-slow-should-you-drive-when-its-raining\/","title":{"rendered":"How Slow Should You Drive When It\u2019s Raining?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The rainy season<\/a> is here again, and it\u2019s one of the most hazardous seasons for car owners and drivers. Every experienced driver knows that driving fast while it\u2019s raining is a dangerous game. Why? When it\u2019s raining, there\u2019s decreased visibility and slippery road situations. So, how slow should you drive during this rainy season?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s How Slowly You Should Drive in the Rain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Completely decrease your driving speed during the rainy season<\/a> and when it\u2019s raining. A good instance could be, if the speed limit is 30 mph, slow down to 20 mph. In areas where you usually drive 40 mph, cut your speed to about 27 mph. And instead of driving 70 mph on the expressway, go about 47 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lowering your car\u2019s speed limit gives you enough time to correct your steering if your vehicle begins to experience issues while driving through the rain. It also gives you extra braking distance so you don\u2019t experience a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, reducing your vehicle\u2019s speed encourages you to be more aware of your surroundings. Being alert of other cars reduces any likelihood of braking too quickly because, if that happens, you might lose control and hit the vehicle you intended to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rainfall is not the only reason why you need to drive slower during the rainy season. During this time, rainwater mixes with automotive oil that has dripped onto the pavement, making roads even slicker and more dangerous. In fact, reports note that most of the car crashes that happen yearly are caused by wet pavements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Ways to Stay Safe While Driving in the Rain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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