What to do before and during wet-weather driving. These practical checkpoints are intended to help you make informed decisions while prioritizing safety.
Prepare before you leave
Check wiper blades, tire tread, headlights, and your route. Delay nonessential travel if flooding or severe storms are expected.
Reduce speed and increase your gap
Wet roads can lengthen stopping distances. Ease off the accelerator and give other vehicles extra space; avoid abrupt steering and braking.
Improve visibility
Turn on headlights when required and whenever visibility drops. Keep windows clear and use your defogger.
Know what to do if you hydroplane
Stay calm, ease off the accelerator, look where you want to go, and steer gently. Avoid sudden braking or sharp steering until traction returns.
Never drive into floodwater
Road depth and damage can be impossible to judge. Turn around and choose a safer route, even when others continue.