Safe Driving In The Rain

Monsoons may come unannounced but so do collisions. This is reason enough for you to drive safe in the rains. However experienced a driver you maybe, but safety should be your primary concern always. You need to adapt your driving to the rainy weather conditions because rains come with a myriad of problems like reduced visibility and loss of traction. The host of challenges brought about by torrential downpour cannot just be ignored. 

What are the precautions that one needs to take when driving in the rains?

Make a check on the vehicle condition -

1. Wiper blade is the quintessential requirement of a vehicle during monsoons. Check if the wiper blades are moving properly or if they need to be replaced.

2. Equally important is the brake pedal and the vehicle lights (headlight, taillight, braking light, turn indicator light) which need to be functioning.

3. Check out for the tyre inflation and tread. Poor tread and improper inflation affect the grip on wet roads.

Road tips when driving in the rain-

1. Follow the four-second rule during monsoon which means that you need to keep double the minimum safe distance from the vehicle in the front. Also, heavy vehicles like trucks and buses splash water on all sides which may disturb you while driving. So keep a safe distance from them.

2. Avoid driving on roads which you aren’t familiar with and don’t venture off the road without knowing the road conditions.

3. Be wary of roads that are completely submerged in water. Watch out for the low lying areas and the underpass during heavy rain.

4. Don’t risk driving your vehicle against the strong water currents. There is every possible chance that you have undermined the flowing water strength, and this water can pull at your wheels causing the vehicle to swerve and be swept off the road.

5. Follow the vehicle in front of you albeit at a safe distance and avoid overtaking.

6. Watch for the brake lights from vehicles on the opposite side.

7. Visibility is a case for concern during monsoon. The glare coming from the opposite vehicle coupled with the incessant rain falling on the windshield reduces the front end visibility. Go slow when the road ahead becomes invisible.

8. Water usually pools at either side of the road so make sure you drive on the highest elevated part of the road, and that happens to be the center.

9. Drive slowly, because fast driving causes the water to create waves and there is a possibility of water entering your vehicle and spoiling the electric circuit. Also, the speed increases the chance of aquaplaning. The tyres will not be able to displace the water on the roads fast enough with the result that the tyres will move on the water surface. This reduces the traction of tyres, and you lose control of your vehicle.

Vehicle handling tips while driving in the rain-

1. Do not apply sudden brakes. Let the brakes be gentle so that the wheels get locked smoothly.

2. Turn on the headlights so that others can see your approaching car. Don’t use hazard lights because that can distract the drivers in the front.

3. The driving conditions during monsoon demand that you do not accelerate when it isn’t required.

4. When your car is losing traction, start releasing the accelerator gradually so that the tyres regain the lost grip. Do not apply sudden brakes or turn the steering wheel as you risk losing car control.

We at BramhaCorp strongly believe, our customers are the reason for our success. They remain at our core. And hence we advocate safe driving in heavy rains. When the road conditions are not good in monsoon, it is always better to follow safe driving tips to avoid unnecessary hassles and collisions.

Things You Can Use To Maintain Your Home Post Monsoons

1. Patch the roof:

The roofs are constantly left moist in the rains which attract algae, fungi and mosquito breeding. It is ideal to get the roofs cleaned once the monsoons come to an end. Spotting algae, fungi and stagnant water where mosquitoes breed may not be very easy, climb to your roof and inspect to be certain– around the vents, skylights, walls, flashing, air conditioning elbows and stands, antennas and support wires and satellite dishes. Fill all the holes dug by birds & rains. Patch the cracks on the roof with a protector.


2. Trim the trees around your house:

Trim the trees so that heavy storm won’t affect your house. Trees and branches, if not cut before or during the rains may become weak and fall anytime. Likewise, dead or rotting branches can snap off and fly into windows. It is advisable that you trim them before it can cause any damage.


3. Take care of Dampness:

Due to excess moisture in air, wooden doors and windows get swelled because of which you might end up locking yourself. Oil can be used to prevent this. Vacuum the carpet once at least a week so that carpet will not smell of dampness.


4. Turn to professional help if you notice cracks:

Check all the possible places of your home and get help from professionals wherever needed. Cure the cracks and wall damages caused due to the rains. These cracks should be filled with modified waterproof mortar and sealed. Same can be used to seal joints of pipes to prevent it from any leakage. These cracks, if not filled, can welcome parasites that grow through the walls weakening them.

5. Say No To Bumblebees:

Check for termites or bumblebees as humid climate boosts their growth. Make sure floors are polished regularly and properly. Cupboard and tables are easily targeted by insects. Use neem leaves, camphor or cloves between clothes to keep insects away from it.


6. Take care of strong smell:

Monsoon tends to bring sour and heavy smell with it. Though agreed, during the beginning the smell is pleasant but later on, constant rain leads to unwanted smell. To ensure that you get good smell across the room after vacuumed, u must drop your favourite essential oil near air conditioner it will blow the smell in entire room. And that unwanted smell will be out of your home.


7. Draw A Line With Chalk:

If you don’t want ants or any other pest enter your house, draw a line on every corner of your house from where they can enter. Drawing a line with that chalk will block them to get inside your house. You should draw lines again and again post monsoons, once the dampness goes to stop them or you can use other store-bought sprays and other pesticides to keep them away.