Lately, the rains have been pouring sporadically in the metropolis. One minute it’s cloudy and humid. Then suddenly, it’s dark and gloomy, followed by the inevitable heavy downpour. If you are caught in a heavy downpour while driving, here are some helpful tips to help you get safely to your destination.
1. Slow down. During the initial downpour, the rainwater pushes the oil from the road tar, grime, oil patches and asphalt towards the surface. Since oil is lighter than water, an oil film emerges between the contact patch of your tires and the road surface, making the road slippery. Thus, if you need to brake hard or steer abruptly, chances are your tires will just skid and you’ll lose control of the vehicle. But this road condition only happens for a few minutes since continuous heavy downpour will wash the oil towards the roadside or the gutter. Roads are much more slippery in a light drizzle than in heavy rain, so take the extra precaution when driving in a light drizzle. Remember that Michael Shumacher is an accomplished F1 driver in wet conditions, but only inside a racetrack. He still drives sensibly on public roads.
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