Summer is here and as usual in Sweden during the summers the weather changes quickly and you are treated to torrential rain and sun every second.
When a really heavy rainstorm comes and sweeps over our long country, there is a risk of, among other things, flooding and traffic problems if the weather brings strong gusts of wind.
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Heavy rain can create chaos in traffic
Heavy rain should be taken as seriously as snow, especially in traffic.
When it rains, there is a risk of motorists getting aquaplaned while driving. Then the car loses its grip on the road and you skid, which can be very risky.
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You should keep that in mind if there is a risk of aquaplaning
Christer Larsson, traffic teacher in Ulricehamn, told in an interview with P4 Sjuhärad what you have to think about in case of rain and hydroplaning risk.
– It’s the speed. So reduce the speed if there is a risk of hydroplaning, he tells P4.
He also believes that it is important to check how much air there is in the tires.
– There is a limit, the minimum is 1.6 millimetres, but it’s actually way too low. You need to have at least three millimetres, I think anyway, he says P4 Seven-way.
If you happen to aquaplan, it is important to let off the gas and try to steer away a little if you see that there is better road surface elsewhere.
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