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By Bobby Carville

Bobby Carville, our driving expert!

So in the last article, we learned about the technical aspects of how a tire grips the road surface and how wet weather adversely affects tire grip. However, wet weather driving usually takes away the audible clue that we are approaching or have exceeded the grip limit of the tires as in most cases, tires will not “squeal” in wet weather.  This is not completely true but the faint noise made by a tire who’s grip has been exceeded in wet weather is usually drowned out by engine noise and other road noise associated with driving in the rain.  So how can we be certain when we are approaching the grip of the tires in wet weather?  Well, there is no simple answer to that.  It all comes down to how much grip the road surface has.  Certainly factors such as how hard it is raining and the amount of standing water on the road play a big role.  Other less obvious factors include what the road is paved with (asphalt or concrete), lines and traffic markings painted on the road surface and the age of the road surface itself to name a few. Continue reading →

Driving in the rain brings a multitude of new factors into play. Regardless of whether you just want to arrive at your destination safely or, for those of you who own a performance vehicle and want to master the technique of driving in the rain, there is a lot to learn when it comes to wet weather driving. Continue reading →

Now, on to one of my favorite driving tips….and this applies to both the average driver and those performance driving enthusiasts out there: Understanding the special relationship between the eyes and hands while driving is a key element of driving. Continue reading →

Written by Bobby Carville

The condition of your own vehicle plays an important role in safety. Simple things, like making sure the wiper blades are replaced regularly, can make a difference.  Again, being able to clearly see what is coming at you in poor weather is important.

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