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Tips For Driving In Heavy Rain | Danbury, CT

Have you been to be out adventuring all summer behind the wheel or your Mercedes-Benz? Then this is your reminder to give your Mercedes-Benz some well-deserved TLC by scheduling your Mercedes-Benz certified service appointment now! Okay, now that we have that covered, this week’s blog is dedicated to safety behind the wheel of your Mercedes-Benz. We all know Mercedes-Benz vehicles have unbelievable power, but safety is our number one priority. With summer quickly coming to an end, we get ready to welcome September and the months ahead. This means we are heading into hurricane season/fall. And even though hurricanes might not affect us up here in Connecticut, that doesn't mean we wouldn’t get some pretty heavy rainstorms. So take a peek below and learn more about some tips and tricks on driving in heavy rain, so you can keep you and your passengers safer behind the wheel!   Driving in heavy rain:
  • Turn your headlights on – the Highway Code says you must use them when visibility is seriously reduced 
  • Use fog lights if you like, but switch them off when visibility improves.
  • Leave twice as much space between you and the car in front – it takes longer to stop in the wet.
  • If your steering feels light due to hydroplaning, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.
  • If you break down don't prop the bonnet open while you wait. Rain-soaked electrics can make it harder to start the engine.
  Driving during floods and standing water
  • Try to avoid standing water if you can.
  • Don't drive into flood water that’s moving or more than 4 inches deep. Let approaching cars pass first if you are unsure of the depth
  • Drive slowly and steadily so you don’t make a bow wave.
  • Test your brakes as soon as you can afterward. Water can have a damaging effect on brakes, make sure they are working properly before you continue to drive 
  • Fast-moving water is very powerful: if strong enough your car could be swept away. Find an alternate route if the water is moving too fast to pass-through
  Watch out for:
  • Look out for slip and trip hazards like curbs under the water.
  • Manhole covers can get lifted and moved.
  • Water levels can change quickly
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