This past weekend, Houston saw several accidents blamed on wet roads. According to ABC 13, slick roads were blamed in several accidents, including one where two children had to be airlifted to the hospital.
Weather conditions like excess rain can lead to dangerous driving conditions, and Texas car accidents should be a reminder to Houston-area residents that extra caution should be used when it’s raining.
The Texas Department of Insurance offers several safety tips for driving in the rain:
- Before it starts to rain, replace old or brittle wiper blades.
- Stay toward the middle lanes—water tends to pool in outside lanes.
- Drive in the tracks of a vehicle ahead of you.
- Don’t follow large trucks or buses too closely, because the spray created by their large tires can reduce vision.
- Be more alert watching for brake lights in front of you.
- Avoid using your brakes; if possible, take your foot off the accelerator to slow down.
- Turn your headlights on in a light rain and in gloomy, foggy, or overcast conditions to help you see the road and help other drivers see you.
- Never drive beyond the limits of visibility. The glare of oncoming lights, amplified by the rain on the windshield, can cause temporary loss of visibility while substantially increasing driver fatigue.
In regard to hydroplaning (a cause of many accidents), the site has this to say:
Hydroplaning happens when the water in front of the tires builds up faster than the vehicle’s weight can push out of the way. The water pressure causes the vehicle to rise up and slide in a thin layer of water between the tires and the road. At this point, the vehicle can be completely out of contact with the road, and in danger of skidding or drifting out of the lane.
Many of us take it for granted that “a little rain” won’t cause an accident. But a little rain can cause serious Texas car accidents. Being cautious can prevent them from happening to you.
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