If you travel with your rental vehicle in the rain in Abbottabad, be very careful, the probability of having an accident increases a lot. To drive safely, write down these keys.
The risk of having an accident when it rains increases by 70% almost. This is due to the fact that visibility decreases considerably and adherence to the asphalt is almost nil. Two factors to take into account on the road if we do not want to suffer unexpected setbacks.
The dangers of the road multiply in the rain, an atmospheric phenomenon from which we cannot escape even if we want to.
For this reason and to guarantee maximum safety at the wheel of your rental vehicle, it is essential that you take the necessary precautions so that mishaps during the trip are zero.
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It wouldn’t hurt to check the weather report before hitting the road, information is power. Another recommendation would be that you visit the DGT website to find out the state of the roads and thus, look for safe alternative routes.
Opt for the well-known ones and avoid those that you do not know well or that do not offer you many guarantees.
Tips for Safe Driving In the Rain in Abbottabad
- Always keep the windshield clean, in good condition and without any damage. More than half of drivers forget to check it.
- Don’t forget that the windshield wiper blades have to be in good condition. A surprising fact is that 75% of drivers acknowledge having driven with damaged wiper blades, which are not replaced with due frequency.
- You can use rain repellents to apply to the windshield, there is a wide variety on the market. These repellants cause the droplets to barely touch the glass, improve visual acuity, and are particularly beneficial at night.
- Very important, turn on high beams to see and be seen. It is convenient that you have the dipped headlights on, although if the rain is very intense and the conditions are extreme, you will have to use the fog lights.
- It is necessary to increase the safety distance to have more reaction time in the face of unforeseen events that may arise.
- You should pay attention to the lights of the cars ahead, as they serve as a guide on the road to follow and if there are unforeseen events, they can help you brake.
- If visibility is reduced and it makes it impossible for us to drive, we must stop in a safe place so that another vehicle does not hit us.
- Maximum attention to the vehicles around us, especially if they are trucks and/or buses. These pick up large amounts of water if they pass through puddles. Look very well ahead before overtaking or crossing them.
- Be careful with the leaves, they are very dangerous when they are on the asphalt. When it rains, they retain water and can be as slippery as ice if you brake on them. They can cause skidding or lengthen braking, and most dangerously, cover potholes or irregularities in the asphalt. In addition to being careful on the road, you should do the same in the city.
- Avoid sudden braking and do the maneuvers you have to do but carefully and smoothly.
- If your windows are fogged up, put the air conditioning on full blast, although there are cars with automatic anti-fogging systems.
- In the event of a possible breakdown, do not leave the car on the road. If you cannot continue the trip due to bad weather, or a breakdown, look for an area to stop with the appropriate signage or the nearest gas station to shelter you from intense rain or storm.
Tips for Renting a Car When It Rains
Depending on the trip you are going to make, the model of the rental vehicle to choose will always depend on the budget, although it is necessary to take out comprehensive insurance that includes windows, tires and rear-view mirrors.
This is very important, the rain and consequently, the dirt, gravel or mud can give us the occasional scare and jump to some glass or directly to the windshield and scratch or break it.
The condition of the tires is of vital importance if you do not want to have a good scare and run the risk of aquaplaning. If your tires are in good condition, this may not happen to you.
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Whether you are an experienced driver or a novice, you can have problems with accumulated water on the roads. If you notice that your car skids, don’t lose your temper and remain calm.
Do not even think about braking, much less changing trajectory. What you should do is hold the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the accelerator.
If you act like this, you will have overcome that bag of water and you will be able to circulate normally.
Check that the drawing of your tires has at least 1.6 mm as established by current legislation. The drawing allows the tire to correctly evacuate the water that is on the ground.
Do not forget to check the tire pressure, which should be adjusted to that recommended by the manufacturer.
As you can see, it is better to take care of your health even if renting a car is somewhat more expensive; taking out comprehensive insurance is the best solution.
In addition, it is necessary that it includes a roadside assistance service so that you do not have to look for tow trucks or workshops in case something happens.
Avoid renting a car with the cruise control function, a useful function in normal conditions but not in the rain. The chances of losing control of the vehicle are increased with this feature.
In case your rental car has this function, don’t worry, it is advisable to deactivate it to achieve greater control of the vehicle.
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