Be Alert

Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, both eyes on the road, and avoiding doing unnecessary things such as talking on the phone or “texting” will improve your reaction time. It is harder to see the road and other vehicles when it is raining. If it is harder for you to see things, it is harder for the other drivers as well. Since it is often the other guy that is your biggest hazard, be aware that other drivers may not appreciate the risks of driving in heavy rain. When it is raining, you must be more alert than normal because other drivers will be driving worse than normal.