The following safety precautions can help you get to your destinations safely:
- Replace old or brittle wiper blades.
- Don’t drive with your windows frosted or fogged up. Wait until they clear before driving. A quick way to de-fog your windows is to open a window to let cool air in or activate the windshield defroster.
- Slowdown and reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not rainy conditions.
- Brake earlier and with less force, and turn slower than you would in normal driving conditions.
- Leave more room between yourself and other vehicles.
- When getting into the car during rainy conditions, wet shoes may slide from pedals. Dry soles of shoes on vehicle carpet or have a dry pair of shoes in the car to change into.
- Turn on headlights to help visibility and to help others see you. Also, the law requires headlamps be on whenever windshield wipers are activated.
- Stay Alert and anticipate any potential problems by looking farther ahead.
- “Hydroplaning” happens when heavy rain and fast speeds lead to your vehicle riding on top of a thin layer of water, a dangerous situation that can lead to uncontrolled skidding or drifting out of the lane. If you find yourself hydroplaning or skidding:
- Do not brake or turn suddenly. Ease your foot off the gas until the vehicle slows and you can feel traction on the road again.
- Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. As you recover control, gently straighten the wheels.
- If you need to brake, do it gently with light pumping action. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, then brake normally, the vehicle’s computer will mimic a pumping action.
- Don’t text or talk on your cell phone while driving. Wait until you stop in a safe place.
- A flashing red signal light is to be treated the same as a STOP sign.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
8838 Las Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
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Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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LASD - Temple Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
8838 Las Tunas Dr
Temple City, CA 91780
Contact
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