- Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.
- Eliminate distractions; put away your cell phone, turn down the radio, tune out people talking, etc.
- Keep six car lengths between you and the car ahead, and use extra caution when driving near bikes and trucks.
- Maintain a safe speed. In general, you should reduce your speed by 10 mph for each level you increase your windshield wiper speed.
- Avoid flooded roads. Deep water can stall your engine and even cause your vehicle to float.
- Drive in the middle lanes, because water is usually deeper in the outside lanes.
- Drive in the tracks of the vehicles ahead of you.
- Be careful around large trucks and buses. Don’t follow too closely; spray from their large tires can hit your windshield and temporarily obscure your vision. Pass with caution, but get around these large vehicles quickly and safely.
- Watch for brake lights ahead.
- If heavy rain is making it difficult to see, drive to a safe place and wait until visibility improves
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