Tyre tread helps channel water away, increasing grip Critical to have sufficient tread depth – 2mm minimum If Ashoka symbol on Re 1 coin is visible – tyres should be replaced
Age verification
Tyres also have an expiry and shouldn’t be used after If cracks and cuts are visible, tyres should be replaced
Firm footing
Traction is considerably less on wet roads Driving slowly and carefully limit the chances of aquaplaning Aquaplaning is when a thin layer of water is trapped between the tyre and road
Switch off cruise control
Cruise control maintains a set speed It will not adjust for puddles and varying rain Best to have manual control of throttle and brake to adjust to road conditions
Slow down for puddles
Puddles hide large potholes and can cause kickback on the tyres Slow down to gauge how deep a pothole is and if difficult, best to walk through before driving
Keep a larger safe distance
Stopping distances increases with increasing speed This distance increases in wet conditions Maintain a safe distance from the car in front