HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bikes?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#Bikeslt;/agt;–Navigating roads in heavy rains can be a daunting experience for any
driver. Compound this by several days of rain, and you can add the
possibility of high water and flash flooding in low-lying areas. GEICO
wants to remind you to avoid the temptation to drive through unknown
puddles. It’s safer to turn around and find a different route. If you
don’t see the painted lines, don’t drive through. Six inches of moving
water can knock a person down, and a foot can sweep away a vehicle,
according to Ready.gov.
Remember, if you are caught in heavy rain:
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Turn on your headlamps – Simply turning on your headlamps makes
you more visible to others. -
Reduce your speed – Reducing your speed lessens the chances of
hydroplaning. Should you hydroplane, immediately take your foot off
the accelerator. Don’t apply the brakes abruptly or turn the steering
wheel. A rotating tire has traction; a sliding one does not. -
Maintain a safe distance – Increasing the distance you would
typically have between the vehicle ahead reduces the chance of a
collision. -
Avoid driving through high water – It may not only save your
car from serious damage but it may also save your life.
If time permits before the next rainstorm:
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Check your wiper blades – Daily use, bugs, frost, and salt on
your windshield take their toll on wiper blades. One indicator that
wipers need to be replaced is streaks left on the windshield. -
Check your tires – Oils from the wet road and worn tires make
it easy to lose traction and slide. Tire tread patterns are designed
to do different tasks depending on your driving needs, and one of the
main functions is pushing water out and away from the tire.
If you have a loss, please report it as quickly as possible, using GEICO
Mobile. Log in at GEICO.com
or call (800) 841-3000 24 hours a day. Learn about GEICO’s Catastrophe
Response Team and how we service severe storms. Please click the
links for more detailed information on safe
driving in the heavy rain and getting
your home Flood-Ready.
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insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures more than 28
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