A Timely Reminder: When it Rains, Slow Down!

It looks like the rain is not over for California. To paraphrase someone quoted in a recent newspaper article, winter does not want to let go!

This article is a reminder to change our driving habits during wet weather. Further compounding the tragedy of this latest round of rainstorms, a crash on I-5 near Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, resulted in 5 children being killed or severely injured in a four car pileup that happened at approximately 12:15 am.

While the article does not say what caused the crash, it's a safe bet to say that probably excessive speed was involved.

For further tips on driving in the rain, please see The Driver Guy's Blog for more helpful information.

Added to physical and psychological injuries of an accident, there is also the financial fall out in the form of medical bills and future higher insurance premiums. Plus, if the accident is deemed to be primarily your fault by the DMV, points will be added to your driving record and possible license suspension if the agency considers your actions serious enough.

So, please folks, adjust your driving habits accordingly during this latest round of wet weather and help prevent even more tragedies. Your driving skills affect not only you, but your passengers and your fellow motorists.

 Who knows, you could even be the hero and end up teaching other drivers how to drive by your fine example!


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