DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING AT NIGHT
DRIVING IN THE RAIN
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain:
WARNING - Spinning
Tires
Because night driving presents many
more hazards than driving in the
daylight, here are some important tips to
remember:
Do not spin the wheels
especially at speeds more than
5 mph (56 km/h). Spinning the
wheels at high speeds when the
vehicle is stationary could
cause a tire to overheat,
explode and injure by standers.
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Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in rural areas where there
may not be any street lights.
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Be sure your windshield wipers are
in good condition.
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A heavy rainfall will make it harder
to see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
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Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver’s headlights.
Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or misaimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
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If your tires aren’t in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be sure
your tires and windshield wipers are
in good shape.
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Avoid staring directly at the
headlights of oncoming vehicles.
You could be temporarily blinded
and it will take several seconds for
your eyes to readjust to the darkness.
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Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large
puddles can affect your brakes. If
you must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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