Five April Shower Driving Tips You Need To Know! | Simi Valley, CA

Have you seen the forecast?! Well, maybe if there’s no rain in the immediate future, you know rain is headed our way because after all it is April and you know what they say! This week we have put our brains together and come up with five April shower driving tips you need to know as a driver. We hope you use this week’s blog as a refresh on driving tips and put these ideas to good use. If your vehicle is in need of a little TLC, schedule your service appointment below and hurry on by to see your favorite Toyota team! 

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.