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It is the best if we can stay at home, have a cup of coffee while enjoying the rain. �C֒�(D�s�� Remember that you will need about TWICE your normal braking distance. �>�(�A�� /Width 6 You should always drive at a slower speed when the roads are wet. >> /Subtype /Image << Safe driving techniques in heavy rain. Drive slow! /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Follow these tips to help you stay safe while driving in heavy rain. /Subtype /Image /Filter /DCTDecode /Height 1 9 0 obj �� w !1AQaq"2�B�� #3R�br� >> /Filter /DCTDecode %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz�� 1. *$( %2%(,-/0/#484.7*./.�� C Eight Tips to Safely Handle Driving on a Muddy Road Here are eight things to keep in mind in order to ensure safety while driving on muddy roads. Wet pavement can contribute to crashes and collisions. endobj Zero-turning radius mowers offer efficiency, maneuverability and productivity. 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Your tires should have more than 1/16” of the tread remaining. In order to feel safest on the roads, your tires need to be in good shape. >> endstream �� } !1AQa"q2��#B��R��$3br� ! �� } !1AQa"q2��#B��R��$3br� 20 0 obj /BitsPerComponent 8 ...................................................�� " �� Keep these in mind and you’ll be sailing through the road. ...................................................�� " �� Use windscreen wipers, washers and dipped headlights; drive smoothly and plan your manoeuvres in plenty of time. $4�%�&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz�� ? >> *$( %2%(,-/0/#484.7*./.�� C How to Drive Safely In the Rain. You are much less likely to slide around if you are taking it easy. >> If ice is forming on the outside of your mirror, it is highly likely that ice is forming on untreated roadways. �9i�QL�� >> << ! %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz�� Here are some tips to prepare you and your family for heavy rain and flash flooding: Driving in Rain Wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million accidents per year. Activating your low beams and wipers will ensure other vehicles can see you. /Subtype /Image 15 0 obj /Height 1 <> In short, they help get the job done in a lot less time. /BitsPerComponent 8 �� w !1AQaq"2�B�� #3R�br� Also remember that one of the most dangerous times to drive is soon after it begins to rain, as oils on roadway make for slick conditions. /Subtype /Image Follow these safety tips for driving in wet conditions. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB >> /Filter /DCTDecode /Width 13 8 0 obj /Length 629 /Length 630 >> >> �� w !1AQaq"2�B�� #3R�br� �� } !1AQa"q2��#B��R��$3br� Learning the art of safe driving in adverse weather requires preparation and training. << �� Adobe d �� C Kindly Share This Story. �. /Type /XObject To continue to be a safe driver, brush up on these rain driving safety tips. 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Defensive Driving Techniques and Safety Tips Defensive Driving Techniques: Driver should require ALL occupants to wear seat belts as they were designed for use in your personal or leased vehicle. Published April 29, 2016. <>stream stream The state of Illinois requires windshield wipers to be on when low beams are also on. /Length 631 ...................................................�� " �� >> %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz�� $4�%�&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz�� ? �� Adobe d �� C Add wet-weather driving techniques: dealing with reduced visibility and traction, steering, braking and skid control. We asked James Solomon, a subject-matter expert on driver safety at the National Safety Council, to provide some common-sense safety tips for driving in the rain. 14 0 obj *$( %2%(,-/0/#484.7*./.�� C 12 0 obj /Height 1 *$( %2%(,-/0/#484.7*./.�� C Slow down, turn on those headlights, and be extra cautious. endobj Use extreme caution! *$( %2%(,-/0/#484.7*./.�� C /Length 629 /Subtype /Image Check Tire Tread. Before you go: Wet-weather driving demands gentle use of all the main controls – steering, clutch, brake and accelerator – and a larger allowance for errors and emergencies. << endstream ! The rain can cause oils on a roadway to rise to the surface and make conditions slick. Adjust your speed when driving in the rain, and drive defensively. ! From your friends at SafeAuto, review these safety tips for driving in the rain before hitting the roads. 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