Tips for Trucking in the Rain:
1. AVOID HYDROPLANING:
Hydroplaning is more likely to occur closer to the start of a rainstorm as fuel and oil on the highways is brought to the surface creating a slicker than normal area of effect.
To avoid hydroplaning, keep your speed down during the first twenty minutes of rain until the moisture has soaked into the asphalt, often maintaining speeds below the speed limit.
2. HAVE A LARGE WORK-SPACE:
While some people's work spaces are their offices or desks, a truck driver's work space is the open road. In poor conditions you want to leave an additional cushion of space between yourself and the next vehicle.
Should the unexpected occur you will have more reaction time.
With rain such simple tasks as braking and slowing can become mechanically more complex. Keeping that large work-space around your vehicle will make sure you have ample time to respond.
3. REMAIN ALERT:
The more accustomed we are to performing a task the easier it sometimes becomes to put less thought into it, muscle memory and habits running on auto-pilot. When trucking in the rain it is imperative to remain alert. Be on the lookout for large puddles that can hide unwanted rubber or debris. Pay attention to the performance of your vehicle and how the rain and moisture may be affecting it.
Regardless of how good of a truck driver you are other vehicles may not be as comfortable driving in the rain. Be aware of those vehicles around you and drive with a heightened sense of safety while rain and storms persist.
We hope these tips will help you to stay safe regardless of weather conditions out on the road and welcome comments from those truckers who have their own list of tips that they've used over the years! When looking to replace your semi tractor in Fontana feel free to check us out on the web. Our large inventory of Fontana used semi trucks is available to browse on our website.
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