Rain can make driving dangerous. Fleet Clean USA in
Dallas, TX has put together this post that you can share
with your drivers, so they can stay safe while driving in the rain.
How to Drive Safely When it Rains
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Maintain Your Fleet Properly
First things first: you should maintain your fleet properly. A
malfunctioning vehicle (i.e. one with bad tires, unresponsive brakes,
or a damaged engine) is far more likely to get into trouble once the
roads start to get wet.
The fleet’s maintenance should include getting all of the cars
professionally washed. This way, any debris, dust, or other residue
won’t get in the way of your drivers performing effectively, even
if it’s raining outside.
Pay Attention to the Road
Needless to say, your drivers should always pay attention to the
road. However, since the conditions are a bit more difficult when it
rains, they should be paying extra attention to it. The roads are
slippery and their field of vision has been reduced, all of which can
make a recipe for disaster if the driver isn’t ready to react
appropriately to the situations that present themselves while they
drive.
Make Use of the Windshield Wipers
As previously stated, the rain reduces the drivers’ fields of
vision. In part, this is because all of the water that is falling
upon the windshield. To ensure this won’t get in the way of your
drivers doing their job successfully and safely, they should know to
use the windshield wipers as they drive in the rain. Just guarantee
that said wipers are in good condition, ready to be used.
Employ the Vehicle’s Lights
Seeing, being seen, and notifying your intentions can help you stay
safe while you drive when it’s pouring outside. For that reason,
you should ensure that your drivers keep their lights on at all times
when they’re driving in the rain. Not only that, but they should
know how to use their blinkers, hazard lights, high beams, and more,
effectively, so they can remain safe.
Turn On the ‘Defrost’ Setting
The difference in temperature between the inside and the outside of
the car, can create foggy windows. Needless to say, this can be
incredibly dangerous, as they won’t allow your drivers to see the
road well enough. For those occasions, their safest bet is to turn on
the ‘defrost’ setting, so they can reduce the amount of fogginess
inside the car.
Remember to call Fleet
Clean USA at (877)
477-9274 if you require environmentally friendly fleet cleaning
in Dallas TX.
Drive Around at a Slower Pace
Being a fast, reckless driver is bad news, no matter the conditions
outside. However, when it’s raining, the chances of you getting
into an accident increase considerably, especially if you’re
speeding down the road. For that reason, it’s important that you
remind your drivers to go at a slower pace when it rains.
Keep a Greater Distance
Once again, when it rains, the roads are slippery. This means that a
car’s brakes won’t be able to respond as they normally
would, since their grip on the road has been lessened.
That’s why, whenever it is raining, your drivers should know to
keep a grater distance between their vehicle and the objects, people,
animals, and cars around them. This way, they’ll have more time for
the vehicle to slow down and stop.