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Article: Rainy day driving reminder: Road is slippery when wet.
- Article from:
- Philippines News Agency
- Article date:
- July 15, 2009
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MANILA, July 15 (PNA) --- Road safety experts of Honda Safety Driving Center have come out with rainy day driving tips to avoid accidents.
Adjusting one's driving according to the conditions will reduce the risk of road mishaps. Here are some ways to travel safely during adverse weather condition:
First rule: SLOW DOWN! It takes longer to stop in wet weather. Adjust your following distance using the 4-Second Rule. This needs to be increased in extreme wet weather.
Don't follow large trucks or busses too closely. The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision.
Turn your headlights on even in a light rain, or in gloomy or ...