Slick Roads Cause Palm Beach Auto Accidents

When getting in the car for a drive to work or errands, few people give a second thought to the weather. We think of rain as something that happens occasionally and will pass in due time. Most people usually don’t allow wet road conditions to hinder their driving.

While you shouldn’t necessarily allow the weather to keep you from driving, it should be a reminder to pay close attention while you are driving. Nearly 14% of all Florida car crashes occur in wet conditions. This can be greatly attributed to the fact that many people drive the same, whether the roads are wet or dry.

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A rainy roadway demands your careful attention; otherwise, you could end up being involved in one of the 15,000 Florida auto accidents that occur each year on wet roadways. Decreased traction and visibility are a dangerous combination when operating an automotive. In wet or rainy weather, remember the following tips and strategies:

• Allow for more travel time.

• Turn on your headlights.

• Take turns and curves much slower that you usually would.

• Keep your distance from the car in front of you.

• Brake earlier than you usually would.

• Brake slowly.

• Don’t use cruise control.

• Don’t enter into running or deep water.

• Make your intentions aware to other drivers by signaling well in advance.

• Most roads are crowned (they are higher in the middle to allow water to run off on the edges), so stay in the center of the road.

• Keep your distance from large trucks and busses, as they could splash up enough water to completely impair your vision.

• If you feel like the rain is too much to drive in at the moment, wait it out.

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