"Heavy rain can bring reduced visibility for drivers on the road as spray from other vehicles and cloudy conditions can limit what you can see. Rain on the road can also reduce tire grip, making the braking distance much longer. Driving at high speeds in these conditions can cause tires to lose contact with the road. And, with slippery surfaces, it can lead to a loss of control."
"It can be tempting to overtake lorries and trucks to get ahead. However, it's important to take care when overtaking heavier vehicles to ensure safety, especially when there's poor conditions. When driving around HGVs, remember they have larger blind spots than cars. If you can't see the driver's mirrors, they probably can't see you either. In a storm, this is only heightened as they have even more reduced visibility due to spray from heavy rain."
"If you're stuck in congestion during bad weather, Will shares the importance of saving fuel. When caught in the middle of a traffic jam, avoid idling as this can consume around 0.8 litres of fuel per hour. The constant acceleration and braking that drivers usually do in stop-and-go traffic increases consumption by nearly 90% on motorways. Will recommends switching off the engine in stand-stills that last longer than 2 minutes. When it's time to restart"
Heavy rain reduces visibility through spray and cloudy conditions and can severely limit what drivers can see. Rain decreases tyre grip and lengthens braking distances, increasing the risk of tyres losing contact with the road and causing loss of control. Overtaking lorries and trucks requires extra care in poor conditions; slow down, increase distance, and avoid cutting in too quickly because HGVs need more time to stop. HGVs have larger blind spots, so ensure the driver's mirrors are visible before passing. Avoid idling in long standstills and switch off the engine for pauses longer than two minutes to save fuel.
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