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takes a special amount of awareness

Motorists who live in winter

climates are more than familiar

with the hazards related to driv-
ing on snow and ice.

But these motorists, as well as
those living in more moderate
climates, may not be aware of
the equally hazardous condi-
tions which can develop
throughout the year.

For example, the first few
minutes of a spring or summer
rainstorm can spell danger for
the unprepared motorist.

As rain water hits the road-

way, it forces grease and oil to
the surface, creating a thin,
slippery film that is almost as
slick as ice. In fact, this situation
is potentially more dangerous
than icy conditions because the

warmweather driver doesn’t
anticipate the kind of slippery
road surfaces generally associat-
ed with snow and. frigid
temperatures.

This greasy film acts as a
lubricant between your tires and
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new. This condition can be
created by a light rain or dizzle,
especially when it occurs after a
dry spell.

Another warm-weather ha-
zard can occur when a driving
rainstorm causes water to accu-
mulate on the pavement, in-
creasing the chance for your
tires to “‘hydroplane”’ or “‘surf-
board”’ at higher speeds, parti-
cularly over 40 miles per hour.
This, too, results in loss of trac-
tion and, consequently, loss of
vehicle control.

Additionally, stopping on a
wet road can take up to four
times the distance needed on a
dry road.

Another potentially hazardous
condition commonplace in the
fallis caused by leaves scattered
over the roadway. Driving over a
layer of leaves could cause loss
of vehicle control (even when it’s
not raining) because leaves have
a tendency to retain moisture.
Again, this situation can be
more dangerous than snow and
ice because the driver is taken
by surprise.

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