The AAUI President Gives You Some Tips To Manage The Impending Monsoon.

That driving in the rain involves risks is common knowledge, but there are steps that you can take to mitigate these risks.

- T.K. Malhotra

The first half hour after it starts to rain is most critical, for the water mixes with grime and oil on the road – making it dangerously slippery. Hydroplaning is another serious threat during heavy rain or rain storms. The tyres of a car begin to ride on a film of water like a pair of water-skis, losing all contact with the road surface and making the vehicle vulnerable to a complete loss of control. Under inflated, worn or bald tyres can hydroplane at relatively low speeds. Therefore, check your tyre pressure regularly and slow down to avoid any risk of hydroplaning.