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Flood safety - Useful tips when driving in the rain

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February 2, 2025

Flood safety
Useful tips when driving in the rain

Areas that experience slow-moving storms or back-to-back downpours could see localized flash flooding.

Although driving in flooded areas and heavy rain is best avoided, it is essential to stay safe if you absolutely need to travel. Continue reading below for tips on how to drive carefully in heavy rain and flooding.

Before you start driving, check where the flood warnings are and view the WeatherRadar for your area. Try to avoid these routes where flood warnings are issued or are experiencing heavy rain. Secondly, you should check your windscreen and rear-view wipers. Make sure they are working well, as you will be relying on them for visibility.

When driving, have your lights on; this will increase visibility for you and those around you. It is also essential to leave a more significant gap between you and other cars as your stopping distance will be greater. Never drive fast to risk skidding or hydroplaning.

Lastly, never drive across a flooded area. Water often prevents the driver from adequately estimating the water's depth or knowing if the road has collapsed beneath. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away most cars, and only 2 feet of flowing water can carry away SUVs and trucks.

Becca Parker
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