Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Avoiding Road Accidents In The Rain

How to drive safely this rainy season, deal with slippery roads and lessen the risks of ‘hydroplaning’
By Samuel Ng

NOTHING can be worse than cruising down the expressway when suddenly a downpour ensues and you find yourself losing control and grip of your vehicle. Panic inevitably erupts. In hindsight, all of that could have been prevented for your driving safety and to avoid a road accident.

That feeling on the slippery road, when your car appears to have taken a life of its own, which in turn could result into a road accident, has nothing to do with engine trouble or paranormal activity. It’s actually a scientific term called hydroplaning.

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