Driving Tips: Driving a car in the rain? Keep these 7 important things in mind, the engine will be safer

Driving Tips: Traveling by car during monsoon is certainly comfortable, but heavy rains, waterlogging and low visibility make driving quite challenging. In such a situation, a little carelessness can cause serious damage to your car’s engine or put your safety at risk on the road. If you are going to drive a car in the rain, then keep these important things in mind.

Take care of ground clearance on waterlogged roads
If the road is filled with water, first estimate its depth. If the water level is up to the ground clearance of your car, drive very slowly in first gear. During this time, continuously use the accelerator lightly and avoid stopping the vehicle midway.

Diesel car owners should be more cautious
In diesel engine cars, water reaching the air intake of the engine can be very harmful. If water gets into the engine through the air cleaner, it can cause the engine to shut down and serious problems like hydrolock can lead to costly repairs.

Have complete control over speed and visibility

• Always control the speed of the vehicle during rain. If it is raining heavily on the highway, try not to exceed the speed of 70 km/h.
• On unfamiliar and waterlogged roads, it may be safer to follow a tall vehicle like a bus or truck moving ahead, as it is easier to judge the road conditions.
• Always keep your headlights on when visibility is low, so that other vehicles in front and behind can see you easily.

Keep important emergency items in the car
If water gets into the car, the power windows and central locking system may stop working. It may be difficult to get out of such a situation.

Therefore always keep these important items in the car:
emergency window hammer
torch
portable tire air pump

These small devices can help ensure your safety in an emergency.

Avoid heavily waterlogged roads
If the water on the road is rising rapidly or your car stops in the middle of water, do not try to start the engine again and again. Take the vehicle to a safe place and park it on the roadside if necessary.

If the water level continues to rise, instead of sitting inside the car, immediately get out, move to a higher and safer place and wait for help.

Be careful of waves caused by big vehicles
The wave of water generated by a truck or bus passing at high speed on waterlogged roads can flood your car. This can cause damage to the engine and electronic systems as well as put your safety at risk. Therefore, it is very important to be extra cautious in such areas.