Driving in bad weather is more complicated than it may seem. For that reason, MARLAND ENTERPRISES in Cazenovia shares a few tips to drive safer during bad weather. Keep scrolling and take notes if you need to!

When it comes to driving in bad weather, some people dislike doing this so much that they decide to stay indoors. Even if it means missing out on social gatherings or essential appointments, although this is valid, it may be time to take the bull by the horns and keep the stormy weather from meddling with your social calendar once and for all. If this sounds like you, below are some easy pointers on how you can adjust your driving style and check on your car to improve your on-road safety during bad weather days.

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Observe and Remain Focused on the Road

Driving under adverse circumstances requires all your attention and senses. For instance, accelerating or spinning your wheels, especially during wet weather, is just dangerous. With this in mind, each time you leave a standing stop, such as yielding to traffic or when the light changes to green, try to go easy on the accelerator. While you don't have to operate at a turtle's speed, being conscious of how fast you leave can be the difference between a tricky situation and joining traffic comfortably.

There's No Rush, Take It Slow

In addition to taking off slow, it's also a good idea to consider taking off a few miles per hour from your cruising speed to drive safer during bad weather. This is the most appropriate safety measure you can take as it's imperative in areas where children and teenagers might be enjoying their leisure time or near residential areas and parks. Slowing down three to five miles per hour can distinguish between a near-miss or a significant accident.

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Can Other Motorists See You?

Sometimes, the rain becomes so heavy that all you can see in front and around you are the lights emanating from the other cars. As helpful as that may be, ensure that you provide the same courtesy for other drivers. If not for their safety, at least do this for yours! It only takes a couple of seconds to use your rear-view mirror in the garage to check that your brake and indicator lights are functioning correctly. Having bright indication lights can be the difference between a motorist seeing your car as they attempt to merge into your lane and one who doesn't.

Keep Your Distance

Speaking of knowing when cars are near yours as you drive, once you have identified them, it's a great idea to consider keeping a little more distance between you and them than you regularly would. This doesn't mean that you need to increase the space to allow for a truck to enter, but it does mean extra space, just in case the driver in front needs to brake in an emergency.

Don't Overlook Your Tires

When it comes to all of the factors involved in bringing your car to a safe and complete stop, maintaining your tires in good condition should be at the top of the list of concerns. And while you may be used to them bringing you to a stop quickly during a good weather day, it can take just a tiny amount of rain or grease on the road to drastically alter their stopping ability. For this reason, be sure that your tires are in good shape and don't' show any signs of the following if you want to drive safer during bad weather:

• Cracks around the rim of the tire
• Debris stuck in the tread of the tire
• Areas of your tire where there is no tread left

If you can see any of the above or any other concerns, it may be time to replace it with the spare and take it to a professional mechanic to have it inspected before driving on it any further.

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