While driving, it will be inevitable going through puddles. Under heavy rain or fog turning on the hazard lights could also be necessary. You must do whatever at your reach to maintain your car visible to others. Not the fog lights but the main headlights. Another important advice for rain and flood driving is turning on your headlights.
Our suggestion is increasing the following distance so you can recover your much-needed visibility. Your visibility will be compromised by a “spray” of water coming from the other vehicle. If you are behind a truck, an SUV, or any vehicle taller than yours, then you can become a victim of the “spray effect”. Avoid accidents.Ī piece of good advice for rain and flood driving is being cautious with the spray effect.
#When driving after a heavy rain driver#
Let others driver know what you want to do. Every time you spot a puddle release the accelerator and grab the steering wheel firmly. Keep in mind the risk of hydroplaning at all times. Never be overconfident about your Anti-Lock Brakes system (ABS) or dynamic stability control (DSC). If you notice that you are losing traction, then retire the foot from the accelerator and grab the steering wheel firmly. Don’t risk pushing the pedal too much because you can start hydroplaning very easily. Driving during heavy rain and/or flood implies changing the driving style. Adapt your drivingĪ piece of crucial advice for rain and flood driving has the right mindset. Under these circumstances, it’s highly advisable allowing a greater distance with the vehicle in front of you, decrease your speed and avoid changing lanes if not necessary. When you are driving in heavy rain or during a flood the stopping distances doubles. If your car count with a navigation system then programs it with your destination, so you use alternative routes if necessary. Check that your A/C and/or heating system is working correctly. Avoid driving on heavy rain or flood with tires that are below the recommended tread depth. Verify the condition of your windshield wipers. Check weather channel, local news, weather app, any mean at your disposal to get the latest information regarding the situation, road closures, accidents, flood warnings, etc. P.P.S - Have a look on youtube for 'Ford focus slipping alternator' etc, see if any of the noises seem similar. if you do drive it and you're happy that it's the alternator, as a pre-cautionary, carry jump leads or park on a hill If it's a squeal type noise, and lasts for a moderate duration (we're talking a few seconds+), then it's unlikely to be your cambelt, as if it were, you'd probably know about it by now! Would it be Ok to drive (only short distances, no cross-country jaunts)? My normal garage can't fit me in for two weeks.I'd rather not give advice without actually getting my head in the engine bay, it could be something more serious, but I'd eliminate the most common problems first. My mind always goes for the worst case scenario and I've been having visions of engine rebuilds and thousands spent!! Same happened with my 106, which was a simple & cheap fix.Cheers guys. Yep, sounds like a belt slipping (or possibly the alternator)
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