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Stay Safe On Wet Roadways All Year Long
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Wet weather can make driving challenging. Driving slowly and modifying other habits when roads are wet can make for safe road trips.
Do not slam on the brakes if a car begins to skid or hydroplane, advise experts. Instead, ease up slowly from the accelerator and then steer the vehicle into the skid or straight. Then accelerate smoothly once more. Sudden, jerky movements when a car begins to skid can exacerbate the situation.