The weather in the UK can be very up and down.
With the cold season slowly lurking, it’s important to make sure your car is in good shape to avoid accidents on the road. Often with wet and icy conditions, drivers must take extra precaution behind the wheel.
Now one motoring expert revealed how drivers make the same common mistake on a rainy day. So are you guilty of doing this? In a TikTok post, @master_driver666, who boasts 1.2million followers, revealed what to do when driving in the rain.
In the video, she said: “When driving in the rain, many people only turn on the wipers! This only completes the first step.” Next she detailed a number of other steps to follow, as she added: “Second, open the front windshield to defog.
“Third, turn on the front and rear fog lights. Fourth, turn on the rearview mirror defogger function! This will make driving safer in the rain.” It’s crucial to follow these extra steps to ensure you’re driving safe on the roads.
Driving in poor visibility conditions could be dangerous and increase the risk of a crash by a whopping 30% or more. Reduced visibility can be caused by many factors, including rain, snow, sleet, fog and even sun glare.
Motorists must also be wary of driving through dust or smoke, as well as at night. There are many consequences to driving with reduced visibility, firstly you could increase the risk of injury.
If you were to be involved in an accident at high speed, you could cause serious injuries to yourself and others. With the UK weather set to welcome rain and snowy conditions, here are some tips for driving in poor visibility:
- Avoid driving if possible
- Increase your distance
- Decrease your speed
- Keep your windshield clean
- Use your driving lights
- Set your heater to windscreen de-misting and open all the vents
Since the video was shared on TikTok, it garnered 1,900 likes and a few comments. Many either shared a “thumbs up” emoji or claimed the tips were very useful.