We are in the heart of Florida’s rainy season, with bigger storms and wet gusts of wind hitting in the afternoons and through the night. Slater | Grant has compiled some tips to remember for improved safety while driving in these conditions.
- Postpone your commute if time allows it. Driving is always best when you feel comfortable doing it.
- Slow down.
- Check headlights, taillights, and windshield wipers to make sure they are on and working properly.
- Maintain a safe distance between vehicles and avoid hard braking.
- Turn on your defroster to help ventilate the vehicle.
- Never use cruise control in wet conditions.
- Drive in the middle lanes, as water tends to collect on the outer portions of roads.
- Know how to handle a skid and hydroplaning. Ease off the gas (do not slam on your brakes) and do not change the direction of the steering wheel.
- Watch for pedestrians.
- Pull over if conditions worsen and you cannot see.
While these tips are general guidelines to follow, you may still find yourself or someone you know in an accident. Slater | Grant has extensive experience in handling personal injury cases, holding at-fault drivers responsible. With offices in Hillsborough and Pasco, we handle cases across the Tampa Bay area and throughout the State.
