{"id":29441,"date":"2018-12-21T15:52:18","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T11:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sellanycar.com\/cars-related\/?p=29441"},"modified":"2018-12-21T15:53:02","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T11:53:02","slug":"safe-driving-tips-young-drivers-avoid-road-accidents-heavy-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/18.202.220.25\/en\/guides\/safe-driving-tips-young-drivers-avoid-road-accidents-heavy-rain\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Driving Tips for Young Drivers to Avoid Road Accidents in Heavy Rain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heavy rains can hit the UAE any time of the year and motorists should be prepared to drive safely in such weather conditions. Driving in heavy rain is always full of challenges and the ordeal becomes even greater for young drivers with little or no prior experience of driving in such conditions<\/em>. While the UAE\u2019s Driving License Acquisition Programme prepares young drivers to face different commuting challenges<\/strong> calmly and safely<\/strong>, driving in bad weather conditions still poses a serious challenge for new drivers.<\/p>\n

It is important for drivers to remain calm and follow safe driving practices that they have learned during their Driving License Acquisition Programme. A defensive mindset and attentive approach<\/strong> can make driving in heavy rain less challenging and can help avoid dangerous road situations safely.<\/p>\n

Here are 6 most important tips<\/strong> that young drivers should follow to drive safely in heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n

Keep Your Headlights Turned On<\/h2>\n

Regardless of the time of the day or how heavy the rain is, you should keep your headlights turned on whenever driving in rain. The visibility can go down significantly in rainy weather<\/strong>, which can make driving a serious challenge for young drivers. Having your headlights turned on while driving in rain allows you to see better as well as it improves the visibility of your vehicle for other commuters.<\/em><\/p>\n

Drive Slowly and Avoid Over-speeding<\/h2>\n

One of the basic safe driving practices that every driver should follow regardless of the weather conditions is to drive within the speed limit of a particular road or highway<\/strong>. It becomes even more important to avoid over-speeding when driving in heavy rain. In fact, drivers should drive at least 5mph to 10mph slower than their usual driving speed <\/strong>whenever they are driving in rain. Over-speeding in heavy rain can lead to extremely dangerous consequences and can cause the vehicle to spin out of control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Over-speeding can result in hydroplaning<\/strong> (a condition in which a vehicle at high speed starts to float on water), which can be seriously dangerous. It is important to drive at a fairly slow speed to allow oneself enough time to react in a sudden road situation.<\/p>\n

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Also read: Safe Driving Tips for Young Drivers in the UAE<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Panic if Your Vehicle Hydroplanes<\/h2>\n

While driving on waterlogged roads, the risk of hydroplaning of a vehicle increases significantly. If this happens to your vehicle, it is important that you don\u2019t lose your calm and drive carefully<\/strong>. It is common with new drivers to panic in such a situation and either push the accelerator hard or apply sudden brakes<\/strong>. Both of these practices are unsafe as a vehicle can spin out of your control, resulting in a seriously dangerous road situation. When faced with a hydroplaning situation, the driver should slow down the speed of the vehicle by taking the foot off the accelerator paddle and maintain attention on the road<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Dear drivers, reduce speed during heavy rain to avoid any hydroplaning.#Weather<\/a>#YourSecurityOurHappiness<\/a>#SmartSecureTogether<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/P2gCxWEsIM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dubai Police\u0634\u0631\u0637\u0629 \u062f\u0628\u064a (@DubaiPoliceHQ) November 26, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n