Driving Tips for Spring
Spring brings about warmer days but there are challenges that go hand-in-hand with springtime driving. Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high winds can pose a threat to all drivers. Our new and pre-owned car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks want to help offer you tips for driving this spring. Top Spring Weather Threats: Heavy Rain One of the most important things you can do is slow down during heavy rain. Slowing down can be critical to reducing a car's chance of hydroplaning. If possible, you should try driving in the tracks of the vehicles that are ahead of you. Avoid using cruise control during heaving downpours. While cruise control can be helpful in dry conditions, once it starts raining, the chance of losing control increases. To prevent loss of traction, you may need to reduce the vehicle's speed by lifting off the accelerator, which cannot be done while in cruise control. Leave more space between cars. While it's also a good idea to leave room between...