Rainy Season Arrives, Here Are Safe And Comfortable Tips While Driving

Photo illustration. (Doc. Pexels)

JAKARTA - Rainy season has arrived, and for motorists, heavy rain and slippery roads are challenges in itself. This condition not only reduces comfort, but also increases the risk of accidents if you are not careful. Therefore, it is important to understand how to drive safely and comfortably during the rainy season so that the trip remains smooth without obstacles. In addition, drivers need to anticipate an increase in vehicle traffic on the road during the end of this year's holiday, because usually many people travel on tours or return to their hometowns during the holidays. As a reference for those who want to travel by private car during the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year holidays, which take place in the rainy season, reported from ANTARA, Thursday, December 26, Daihatsu shared tips driving safely and comfortably.

The following are safe and comfortable tips for driving during the rainy season delivered by the car manufacturer in a press release on Wednesday.

Make sure the body is in good health and fit to drive. An umbrella and hat in the vehicle so that it has a protective device from the rain when getting out of the car. Bring warm clothes and spare footwear so that you have a replacement if the footwear you wear is wet when you want to get out or enter the car.

Check the vehicle to ensure all components are in good condition and can function properly.

Make sure the wiper rubber is in good condition, it can wipe the water well so that the driver's view is not disturbed while driving. Change it immediately if the rubber has caught and the sweep is not clean.

Vehicle owners can use a water spot remover if they find stains such as water spots and mushrooms on the windshield, especially on the windshield and back, to optimize the performance of the wiper rubber in sweeping the water.

Make sure all vehicle lights are functioning properly so that drivers while driving can see the streets and other vehicles well.

Check the condition of the tires. A good tire flow can minimize the risk of floating above the water and slipping when it rains. Make sure the air pressure on the tires is in accordance with manufacturer standards. Change the tires if the rubber tires are thin.

Wash the car regularly to remove residue of rainwater, which contains acidic substances that can damage car paint if left for too long.

If necessary, use an anti-karat product to coat the bottom of the car to be protected from corrosion due to rain and mud splashes.

Drivers should be more careful driving the car when it rains, because usually many other motorists drive the vehicle faster to avoid the rain.

Reduce speed and increase safe distance with the vehicle ahead. This is important to give enough reaction time when braking.

Turn on the main light or fog light when visibility decreases so you can see the streets better and can signal other motorists. Avoid using hazard lights unless in an emergency.

Keep speed and distance from other vehicles in order to react well to the sudden maneuvers of other motorists, especially when avoiding puddles and damaged roads.

If possible, avoid puddles to prevent the risk of water hazards that can damage the engine. If you have to cross it, do it at a low and constant speed.

Don't use your phone or do other activities that can distract while driving.

Daihatsu provides assistance services for motorists traveling by vehicle during the year-end holidays.

Until December 31, 2024, the company provided Alert Friends Post services at Rest Area KM 72-A Purbaleunyi in West Java and Rest Area KM 456-A Salatiga in Central Java.

In addition, the company presents standby workshops in 65 locations throughout Indonesia as well as DMS Alert services with the support of 65 vehicles to provide maintenance and service services for cars at home or where customers are located.