5 Tips for Driving in the Rain

5 Tips for Driving in the Rain in Morristown, TN

Driving in the rain can be difficult. The roads are slippery, vision is impaired, and other drivers aren’t always as careful. Preparing yourself to safely navigate the torrential roadways next time with these tips provided by Rusty Wallace Hyundai. Don’t become another statistic – make it to your destination safely and securely.

1. Check Your Windshield Wipers: You should be checking your windshield wipers regularly to make sure they’re in good condition. If the edges feel rough, it’s time to replace them. You don’t want to find out they’re damaged in the middle of a downpour.
2. Stay Away from Cruise Control: While it makes a normal drive easier, it increases your chances of losing control in slippery weather. Traction cannot be kept consistently when cruise control is on during a downpour.
3. Keep A Good Distance: Rear-ending someone is a much higher probability during the rain. The oils on the road lift causing the roads to be slippery. When you brake hard your tires have trouble gaining traction.
4. Check Your Lights: Broken brake lights are irritating enough during opportune weather, but in the rain, they can be dangerous. Drivers have a hard enough time seeing between windshield swipes, so make sure your brake lights are in good working order before heading out. It’s also helpful to always have your headlights on to signal your location to oncoming traffic.
5. Check Your Tires: Traction is already hard to get during the rain, so don’t make it any harder. Check your tires regularly, ensuring they’re not unevenly worn, bald, misaligned, or deflated. You can check your owner’s manual to find out the proper inflation rate your tires should be.

Visit Us at Rusty Wallace Hyundai

If you think you could benefit from any more tips and tricks, give the team at Rusty Wallace Hyundai a call. And if you find you need new windshield wipers, tail light or headlight repairs, or any tire services, you’ll find help at our service center. Drive safe and come see us soon!