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You are driving in heavy traffic and it begins to rain. Explain a defensive driving technique that you could use to help make you and your passenger safer.

User Suh
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Answer:

I would probably seek shelter

Step-by-step explanation:

Well you won't be safe out in your car a lightning bolt will explode it so seek shelter is the best option

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The ideal would be to stop the car and wait for the rain to pass, but if this is not possible, the driver should slow down, turn on the headlights of the car, operate the windshield wipers and avoid risky maneuvers.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the rain, the driver's attention needs to be redoubled, he needs to be more careful for two reasons: visibility is compromised and the track is slippery. For these reasons, some safety measures must be taken to prevent accidents.

If the rain is extremely heavy, it is best to stop the car and wait. This is the proper attitude because besides the track being very smooth, the windshield wiper will not be able to provide adequate visibility.

However, if the rain is not so violent, it is best to turn on the car's headlights, activate the windshield wipers, slow down, steer the lines and brake the car gently.

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