It's winter and the roads are wet, especially in the Western Cape. Rainy weather can lead to bad driving conditions and serious accidents.

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Remember the stopping ability of a vehicle is reduced on wet roads – you need to reduce your speed accordingly and ensure that you maintain at least 50 percent more following distance from the car ahead of you; maintain smooth, even acceleration on wet roads – sudden braking can cause you to lose control of your vehicle; be aware of the threat of hydroplaning – it occurs when water puddles on the road are deeper than the depth of tread on your tires, causing the tires to lose contact with the road; when stopping your veh

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icle, pump your brakes lightly and hold your steering wheel firmly; and stay especially alert while driving in poor weather.

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