Driving in the rain can feel overwhelming. Paying attention to the first drops of rain on the road is essential for driving carefully and anticipating any obstacle that may appear. Seeing the road clearly and staying calm are just some of the tips that will help you face driving on a rainy day.
In this article, we explain some of the reasons why rain can be especially dangerous for driving and how, through a series of recommendations and services such as rain‑repellent treatment, you can drive without problems if it catches you in the middle of the road. Keep reading and learn how to drive in the rain!
How should you drive when it’s raining?
As mentioned earlier, rain can cause a lack of confidence and even a sense of panic in the driver. However, there are some practical tips that significantly reduce the chances of having an accident in such conditions. Here are a few of them:
Maintain a safe following distance
If the road is wet, the braking distance will be longer. That’s why it’s important to increase the safety distance from the vehicle in front, so you can anticipate any situation more easily and avoid accidents. In this context, make sure your tyre pressure is correct, so they grip the road properly.
Avoid aquaplaning
This occurs when tyres lose contact with the road due to a layer of water. To avoid it, hold the steering wheel firmly, don’t brake hard, and maintain a moderate speed to correct your direction safely.
Reduce your speed
When it’s raining, especially at the start, water mixes with oil and dirt on the road, making it slippery. At this point, you should slow down in order to control the vehicle better.
Defog your windows
When driving in the rain, it’s essential to defog your windows so you can see the road clearly. To do this, combine the air conditioning with the heater to reduce humidity inside the vehicle. If you don’t have heating, you can open the windows to remove fogging.
Prepare your car with our exclusive services
It’s just as important to act cautiously when it rains as it is to have your car ready in advance. That’s why, at Ralarsa, we recommend choosing one of our services that will make driving easier during heavy rain:
Rain‑repellent treatment for clear windows
To drive safely in the rain, it’s essential that your windows have a rain‑repellent treatment like the one we offer at Ralarsa. This is a liquid containing a series of acrylic resins, among other components, applied to the car’s windshield to make water slide off when it’s raining and the vehicle is travelling above 80 km/h.
This service improves visibility and also means you won’t need to use your wipers as often. In addition, it repels frost in freezing conditions and makes dirt less likely to stick to the glass.
Wiper blade replacement for proper water removal
It’s vital that your windshield wipers are in perfect condition. If the rubber is worn, the wiping system on both the front and rear windows won’t work properly, and water will be harder to remove. Visibility is crucial in this case, as driving under intense rain can be dangerous.
That’s why we recommend replacing your wiper blades when necessary at our workshop, to avoid setbacks and, in the worst case, accidents.
Driving in the rain is easy with Ralarsa
If you follow the precautions we’ve given you, along with other tips on how to drive if caught by the rain, you’ll drive more calmly and be able to reach your destination safely. As you’ve seen, rain is one of the weather conditions that can most negatively affect your safety on the road. Don’t wait for bad weather to arrive before checking your vehicle’s key elements.
At Ralarsa, we’ve spent over 40 years committed to offering a unique service tailored to your needs as a customer. We provide different services for your vehicle so you can drive safely even when it’s raining. We invite you to visit us to discover everything we can offer. Come and meet us!
