It has been a wet few weeks, and that can make for tricky driving conditions. Last month was the wettest June on record in the St. John’s area and July got off to a pretty wet start as well.
Sean Kelly, President and CEO of Safety NL, says there are steps we should take to reduce the risk of an accident. Reducing speed in heavy rain is a given, but Kelly also says it would be wise to check tire tread. As well, turn on the headlights manually as the automatic function may not necessarily activate.
He says it’s also important to check that the lights and the bulbs are working, so you will have to have someone with you for that exercise. Rear lights are as important as the front lights as a vehicle travelling behind can get too close before recognizing that a car is ahead.