Key tip: Stopping distances nearly double on wet roads

Therefore, drivers should:

  • Slow down and drop back, increasing the following distance between you and the car in front.
  • The two-second rule should be a four second rule.
  • Be extra vigilant – stay alert for surface water and take corners slowly.
  • Heed road signs warning of flooding and remember that you will need more time to stop and avoid hazards in wet conditions.