Rainy weather creates dangerous road conditions. The experts at Discount Towing and Recovery offer expert towing and roadside assistance services to the residents of the Mountain Home, AR, area, including jump-starts and roadside fuel delivery. They want all drivers to stay safe on the road in wet-weather conditions.

Here are their safety tips for driving in the rain:

• Use Your Headlights: Rain compromises your visibility, and it's the law in all states to turn your headlights on when your visibility is poor. Having your headlights on will help you see the road in front of you more clearly. It will also make your vehicle more visible to drivers and pedestrians.
• Deactivate Cruise Control: Cruise control can cause you to lose control of your vehicle on wet surfaces. Your vehicle may hydroplane when it's raining, and if this happens while you're in cruise control, it will cause your car to pick up speed and possibly lead to a situation that will require you to seek assistance from a towing company.
• Slow Your Pace: Speed limits were created to serve as a guide in ideal weather conditions. If the weather is poor, you need to slow down, even if it means driving below the speed limit.

  

• Keep A Safe Distance: It's fine to remain three to four seconds behind the vehicle in front of you when the weather is clear. When it's wet outside, give yourself more room: Remain about five seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. On a wet night, aim to be at least six seconds behind. This gives you plenty of time to respond if the vehicle in front of you makes a sudden stop.

If you have a mishap while driving in the rain, let the team at Discount Towing and Recovery assist you. You can learn more by calling (870) 425-1775 or by visiting this towing company online.