How To Drive Successfully In The Rain This April! | Flemington, NJ

Happy Spring! Everyone knows that April is infamous for wet weather and we want to help you and your BMW get prepared for what’s to come! This week, we have put together a list of things to ensure you know when it comes to driving in the rain and things you should be watching out for. We encourage you to take some time to freshen up on these tips and put them to good use. Oh, and don’t forget to snag a service offer and schedule an appointment to ensure that your BMW is healthy and happy to take on all of your spring road trips! We hope to see you soon! 

Wait Until The Weather Clears 

• If you don’t feel comfortable behind the wheel during rain showers, postpone your travels and wait until the weather clears before heading out. There is no reason to put yourself in dangerous situations if not necessary. 

Double Check Your Vehicle

• It’s important to check your vehicle’s health year-round, but when it comes to April showers, we want to be looking for specific things. For example, we need to check our head and tail lights, windshield wipers, and our tires to ensure they’re not balding. Bald tires can reduce traction on wet roadways. 

Slow It Down 

• As you should always adhere to the posted speed limit, when the roadway is wet, this is crucial. We encourage you to drive considerably slower since wet roads are dangerous and your vehicle reacts slower when it rains. 

Maintain A Safe Distance Between Cars 

• As we said above, your vehicle reacts slower when it rains so it’s important to give yourself a little extra space between vehicles. You should leave several car lengths between you and the vehicle you are following. 

Avoid Standing Water

• Driving your vehicle through standstill water can cause hydroplaning and other dangerous situations for your vehicle. If you approach a puddle, wait for other vehicles to pass and avoid the area by changing lanes or steering around.