FACTS
- Reduced Traction: Wet pavement decreases tire grip, making it harder to brake, steer, and accelerate safely—especially at higher speeds.
- Hydroplaning Risk: When tires lose contact with the road surface due to standing water, the vehicle can slide uncontrollably with no steering response.
- Limited Visibility: Heavy rain, fogged windshields, and water spray from other vehicles reduce sight distance and reaction time.
- Longer Stopping Distance: Rain-soaked roads require significantly more distance to come to a full stop, increasing collision risk in traffic.
- Hidden Road Hazards: Puddles can conceal potholes, debris, or uneven pavement that may cause tire damage or sudden swerving. […]
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