Top Tips For Driving In The UAE Rain: All You Need To Know About Monsoon Driving

Driving in the rain can be one of the most enjoyable motoring experiences if done right. However, it is also one of those instances where one has to be very cautious, especially in the UAE where rainy weather isn’t all too common. However, when it does rain, the situation can turn perilous. These tips and techniques for driving in the UAE rain are sure to come in handy.

Prepare Your Car

While rains are sporadic in the UAE, it is known that it does rain quite a bit on some days during the winter. Keeping an eye on the weather forecast always helps. When you know rain is predicted, it is time to check if your car is ready for the rain.

Tyre Care

Tyres are the sole point of contact between your car and the road, and this places immense importance on having good tyres for when it rains. Do check the tyres for enough tread depth as most tyre treads will have grooves and water drainage channels built into them and this will help your car grip the road well when it is wet.

Although there is a legal measure for minimum tyre tread requirements, having higher tread depth does give you an advantage. In addition, if your car’s tyres are old, there are chances that the rubber has hardened, and harder rubber results in lower grip levels especially when it is cold and wet.

Is Your Car Waterproof?

While cars are never designed to be waterproof enough to be dunked in a water tank, they are built with a certain degree of water resistance, and this applies to specific sections of the car. If in good condition, the rubber seams around the doors and windows ensure that water doesn’t enter the cabin. If hardened and cracked, these rubber seams and seals will let a few drops of water in.

Some of the electricals in your car are supposed to be water resistant as well. It is important to take a look at some of the exposed wiring and to also check that the fuse boxes are properly covered. If there is an electrical leak, it could lead to a short circuit when exposed to water.?

While you’re at it, it is a good idea to check your car’s wipers. In most cases, the wiper motors last the entire lifetime of the car and don’t really give up. However, rubber on the wiper blades can harden over time with exposure to the harsh sun during summer days and the cold breeze at night. This can cause them to be ineffective in wiping away the water on your car’s windscreen. Thankfully, it is a cheap fix.

Size Matters

Eyes On the Road

Driving Techniques To Swear By

Aquaplaning Is Your Worst Enemy

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