Safe Driving in the Rains

gowda79 · 5th March 2009, 22:03

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If you cannot avoid the puddle, Your best bet is to threshold brake before you hit the puddle.
your car should be perfectly neutral[/b].

By getting the vehicle into neutral the vehicle gets a free flow and could lead to nowhere, its better to control the car by shifting to the lower gear (eg - shifting from 4th to 3rd and leaving the clutch slowly) which slowers the vehicle.

BlackPearl · 5th March 2009, 22:14

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Originally Posted by gowda79

By getting the vehicle into neutral the vehicle gets a free flow and could lead to nowhere, its better to control the car by shifting to the lower gear (eg - shifting from 4th to 3rd and leaving the clutch slowly) which slowers the vehicle.

I think he did not mean the gear to be in neutral, he meant no braking or steering while hitting the puddle.

Pseudosage · 5th March 2009, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Atlblkz06

When you enter the puddle, your car should be perfectly neutral. Hang on to the steering wheel firmly and do not turn at all.

Last time I hit a puddle, although I released the gas & brakes and kept the car straight, it fishtailed (rear wheels probably lost traction, I don't know). I had to correct the steering both ways (like Spetnaz's zig zag). In the process, the car both straightened and slowed down significantly. I thank God I had room to get away with it! I agree, under these circumstances the 1st priority is to keep the car as slow and direction-neutral (if I can call it that) as possible. Not only do we have to worry about hydroplaning, but mudplaning as well, considering the almost perpetual state of work-in-progress on our roads.

binoyjude · 7th April 2009, 09:12

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johnda · 26th May 2009, 10:25

Down South the monsoons have arrived and thus its slowly water everywhere!
No complains about it- just that our cars are going to be in the NEXT season for at least 3 months.
I have an OHC that is parked out in the open (no covered parking at home or at work)
Its impossible to keep the car dry. but there are thing that can be done to keep the car SAFE. with care related to:
rust, (places that water is always logged in)
slush scratches,
wiper and windscreen efficiency,
Paint and body,
driving in the rain,
flood care!
avoiding a wet interior and damp smell
and so much more...
I guess we'll all learn with input thrown in here.....

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hillram · 26th May 2009, 10:38

Very important thread.Thanks Jon.
With Monsoons setting in,every car will be subjected to nature's fury.few tips from my side:
1.Check the wiper wear and tear and get replacement done if necessary.
2.Top up Wiper wash fluid.Normally all cars carry 2-4 litres.
3.Check the working of rear defogger as this is a necessity.
4.During a rainy day,switch on your fog lights/parking lights and drive on,so that the incoming car knows your presence on the road in misty and rainy condition.
5.Finally drive carefully in rain,avoiding pot holes,man holes and dont exceed great speeds.

jesal · 26th May 2009, 10:47

i have an i10. 6 months old with sunroof. i want to make sure i have no leaking problems. should i seal off the sunroof for the monsoon with think tape ? or am i being overly protective ?

Gagan.js · 26th May 2009, 10:53

Just go to the service station and ask them to inspect it.

prince_pervez · 26th May 2009, 10:53

Good Thread! There is a thread which talks about car care during the rains, started by GTO. I think this topic should be appended there.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/owning...ing-rains.html
Anyway, my contribution:
For a car standing outside, one of the biggest threat is hailstones.
Dents on the roof and hood, crack windshields..you name it.
One more thing. Should the cover be on when its raining?
Will it affect the car paint when the rains stop and the hood is still wet and on the car?

amtak · 26th May 2009, 12:03

I think for people living in coastal areas like Mumbai/Vizag etc, one should try not to park the car under the tree, as the chances are quite high that the tree might be uprooted due to strong winds. For that matter, I try to avoid it in all seasons!

Secondly, keep some emergency torch inside the car. It would be good if you can keep the ones that fit the cigarette lighters sockets as they are quite powerful and can prove to be helpful if struck somewhere on a rainy night.

shabahmad · 26th May 2009, 12:15

While driving on highways and long trips, we used to increase tyre pressure by 1-2 psi than recommended.

Do we need to keep following the same in rainy season also? or can we reduce tyre pressure by 1-2 psi so that we can have more grip in rain?

Experts can you please shower some info!

asr245 · 26th May 2009, 12:24

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Carry a couple of cigarettes or a pouch of tobacco in your glovebox. If visibility becomes a problem due to heavy rainfall, rubbing tobacco on the windscreen works wonders.

A bit confused.. do you mean from inside to prevent misting or on the outside?

prince_pervez · 26th May 2009, 12:32

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Originally Posted by asr245

A bit confused.. do you mean from inside to prevent misting or on the outside?

I think outside. I've seen truckers rub tobacco on their windshields from the outside. Improves clarity.

ACM · 26th May 2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by jesal

i have an i10. 6 months old with sunroof. i want to make sure i have no leaking problems. should i seal off the sunroof for the monsoon with think tape ? or am i being overly protective ?

If sealing of the sunroof with tape were to be required then you might as well not have bought a car with a sun roof.

the sun roofs have a drainage system that is hidden below the actual roof and above the soft cladding that we see from inside. (At lease that's the way in my Laura).

There should be no leakage from above under any circumstances, but if the water drainage system is blocked with leaves then you could end up with water near you feet.

Dont bother about the roof till you see some water inside, and when you do take it to the service centre to rectify under warranty.

rkbharat · 26th May 2009, 12:56

before it arrive here in Delhi(and I wish it arrive ASAP), I need to switch to Bosch wiper. Current pair have already crossed an year.

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26th May 2009, 10:25	#50
johnda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tvla Posts: 394 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Monsoon Care! Down South the monsoons have arrived and thus its slowly water everywhere! No complains about it- just that our cars are going to be in the NEXT season for at least 3 months. I have an OHC that is parked out in the open (no covered parking at home or at work) Its impossible to keep the car dry. but there are thing that can be done to keep the car SAFE. with care related to: rust, (places that water is always logged in) slush scratches, wiper and windscreen efficiency, Paint and body, driving in the rain, flood care! avoiding a wet interior and damp smell and so much more... I guess we'll all learn with input thrown in here..... Mods: this falls in the car care section please move or merge if necessary Joe
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26th May 2009, 10:38	#51
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Very important thread.Thanks Jon. With Monsoons setting in,every car will be subjected to nature's fury.few tips from my side: 1.Check the wiper wear and tear and get replacement done if necessary. 2.Top up Wiper wash fluid.Normally all cars carry 2-4 litres. 3.Check the working of rear defogger as this is a necessity. 4.During a rainy day,switch on your fog lights/parking lights and drive on,so that the incoming car knows your presence on the road in misty and rainy condition. 5.Finally drive carefully in rain,avoiding pot holes,man holes and dont exceed great speeds.
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26th May 2009, 10:47	#52
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	i have an i10. 6 months old with sunroof. i want to make sure i have no leaking problems. should i seal off the sunroof for the monsoon with think tape ? or am i being overly protective ?
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26th May 2009, 10:53	#53
Gagan.js BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 227 Thanked: Once	Just go to the service station and ask them to inspect it.
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26th May 2009, 10:53	#54
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Good Thread! There is a thread which talks about car care during the rains, started by GTO. I think this topic should be appended there. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/owning...ing-rains.html Anyway, my contribution: For a car standing outside, one of the biggest threat is hailstones. Dents on the roof and hood, crack windshields..you name it. One more thing. Should the cover be on when its raining? Will it affect the car paint when the rains stop and the hood is still wet and on the car?
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26th May 2009, 12:03	#55
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	I think for people living in coastal areas like Mumbai/Vizag etc, one should try not to park the car under the tree, as the chances are quite high that the tree might be uprooted due to strong winds. For that matter, I try to avoid it in all seasons! Secondly, keep some emergency torch inside the car. It would be good if you can keep the ones that fit the cigarette lighters sockets as they are quite powerful and can prove to be helpful if struck somewhere on a rainy night.
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26th May 2009, 12:15	#56
shabahmad BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 270 Thanked: 21 Times	Highway driving in rain While driving on highways and long trips, we used to increase tyre pressure by 1-2 psi than recommended. Do we need to keep following the same in rainy season also? or can we reduce tyre pressure by 1-2 psi so that we can have more grip in rain? Experts can you please shower some info!
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26th May 2009, 12:56	#60
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	before it arrive here in Delhi(and I wish it arrive ASAP), I need to switch to Bosch wiper. Current pair have already crossed an year.
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