IN ASSOCIATION WITH PRESTONEDRIVING IN A DOWNPOUR
Driving in the rain can be both stressful and dangerous. Aside from the fact that a
downpour can affect road visibility, wet pavements are also slick and treacherous.
And we’re not even talking about driving through flood yet. If you really must drive in
the rain (and can’t postpone your trip any second longer), here are five tips you need
to know to safely maneuver your vehicle and avoid weather-related auto accidents.- Clean your windshield wipers.
Ever swam without goggles?
Difficult, isn’t it? It’s the same
as driving without properly
functioning windshield wipers.
To keep your wiper blades
spotless and free of grime, apply
a small amount of washer fluid
or hot, soapy water to a clean rag
and wipe the edge of your wiper
blade. Wipe the hinged areas
of the wiper blade as well. To
remove any soapy film or residue,
wipe the edge of the clean wiper
blade with a small amount of
rubbing alcohol. The motor
that actually moves the wipers
can wear out, too, so make sure
they’re working well by getting
them checked by your mechanic. - Inspect your tires.
Car tire treads should be deep
enough to create grip on the road.
To check if your tires’ treads are
deep enough, get a one-peso coin
and insert it into the groove, with
Jose Rizal’s head facing upright.
If the year at the bottom (below
Rizal’s head) is at least partially
covered, then your tire’s tread is
still in good condition.
Prestone Brake Fluid is a scientifically compounded
and chemically balanced formula developed to
provide safe, dependable performance in the
hydraulic brake system for long periods of time
and under a wide range of operating conditions.
It exceeds the performance requirements of DOT
3 and military brake fluid specifications. Prestone
Brake Fluid also has a high boiling point, which
means it doesn’t easily boil at lower temperatures.- Make sure your headlights
are working.
Rain impacts visibility, so make
sure to turn on your headlights so
you can see the road in front of
you and that you are easily seen by
other drivers. You can also turn on
your fog lights for added visibility.
Make sure to clean your headlights
especially after it rains. Don’t use
your high beams so as not to blind
other drivers. And never use your
hazard lights—unless your car is
actually stopped or stalled. - Drive carefully.
Increase the stopping distance
between you and the car in front
of you. Give yourself more time to
react to road conditions (and
a potential skid) by driving a little
slower than the speed limit. Also,
avoid overtaking unnecessarily.- Make sure your brake system
is in good condition.
Have your brake system checked
especially if you recently drove
through flood. When rainwater gets
inside your car’s system, moisture
that gets trapped in your brake
system may lead to brake failure.
It can also corrode and destroy
metal hydraulic components in
your car. Prestone recommends
doing a “flush and fill” habit once a
year and thoroughly replace your
old brake fluid.