10 tips that will help you drive safe during wet weather conditions

Driving can be dangerous at some point in time. But wet weather conditions can make it brutal. Visibility decreases and the tire grip is minimum due to less friction. Even a small amount of water can make it worse, and the only thing that prevents an accident is how well you can handle your car.

Fortunately, most of the modern day vehicles are equipped with electronic safety aids to minimise the risk. These modern-day features can make a vehicle stop on its own, send additional power to the tires that are slipping and much more. But then these options are mostly seen in high-end cars. The fact is that there is no substitute for human skills.

Here are some real-time hacks to help you cope with uncertain on-road conditions, especially when the weather is not in your favor:

Apply the brakes softly

For a low-end vehicle without an advanced braking system, always drive at a constant speed and push your brakes slowly. If you apply the breaks suddenly, your vehicle can lose its grip and slide with no control.

Be gentle with the throttle

Apply the throttle as slowly as possible while accelerating to prevent the loss of control. Sudden braking can affect your traction and cause a slide, even if your vehicle is front wheel drive.

Timing is important 

When reducing the speed on wet roads, avoid disengaging the clutch pedal until the last moment. Sudden engagement of the clutch can result in a slide. If you are driving an automatic car, this factor can be ignored.

Keep control

In the event of sliding to the left or right, carefully steer towards the direction you want to go and not against it. It seems like a bad move, but eventually, it resists the sliding of your vehicle.

Keep your eyes ahead

While driving off-road, look forward, thus keeping your focus on the obstacles. Visibility decreases during the rains and brakes don't work well when the road is wet. Therefore, you need to be ready and focused for any potential danger.

Avoid hitting deep water puddles

Even when your car is equipped with modern day vehicle stability control, never hit a water pothole at high speed. You can lose control instantly due to wet tires and hence reduced friction.

Better late than never

While driving in wet weather conditions, follow this simple rule, 'As slow as possible, as fast as necessary'. Stay in the right lane and avoid switching. Keep your hazard lights off while driving.

Maintain a proper driving position

Always maintain an appropriate posture of driving for better focus. Remember it is not a movie where you need to look cool. Wrists should be at the top of the steering wheel, and seats should be adjusted at a proper leaning position. Remember the 9 'o' clock and 3 'o' clock position.

Make sure to keep a check on your arms and hands

Never let your arms and hands cross over while steering. Once you have pulled the steering wheel in a particular direction, catch it with the hand that is under it.

If it looks deep, avoid it

On high-end vehicles never drive through deep water potholes that can touch your floorboard. Your vehicle's electronics could be easily compromised, as water and electronics don't go that well.

Have a safe drive.