The state of Florida is known as the sunny state, but it can also be known as the rainy state where every day there is a rainstorm. Some rainstorms are small while others are almost tropical storm like. The website Weather.com explains there are more than 5.8 million car accidents that happened each year in the United States. 1.2 million of those accidents is due to weather. Each year a weather-related car accident has killed about 5,378 people and 418,000 people have become injured due to weather car accidents. Overall, weather accidents in the United States one fourth of the accidents are due to weather which shows that weather plays a huge part in auto accidents. Especially for the state of Florida where it rains every day that means everyday someone has a risk in becoming in a car accident due to the rain when driving.
The insurance company Geico explains the safety tips for drivers when driving in the rain. The insurance company explains even after it rains there are risks with the roads still being wet. A good tip on how to avoid a crash in the rain is by making sure your windshield is clean having a windshield that covers your sight can make it hard to drive in the rain. It is best to also check your washer fluid and check your wiper blades so you know you would be prepared if a rainstorm happened. Also making sure your headlights work before you get on the road is good because during a rainstorm drivers need headlights to see on the road and to also see others on the roads. Checking your windshield, windshield wipers, washer fluid, and head lights are good tips to stay safe on the road during a rainstorm because you will be more prepared when driving.
Also, another important factor is to make sure you slow down when driving on the road. Geico explains a driver should slow down by leaving five seconds of distance between you and another car. By following these tips its important to be prepared and know how to drive when it is raining to avoid an accident in the rain. Especially with Florida being a rainy state it’s good to follow these tips but remember just by following these tips does not grantee a crash won’t happen. It is always best to wear a seat belt to avoid serious injuries.
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