With the start of the spring rains motorists are urged to be careful on the road.
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A few tips to help you stay safe:
- Keep a safe driving distance.
- Drive with your head-lights on.
- Avoid speeding in the rain.
- If possible, park your vehicle under shelter and avoid driving in heavy rain.
- The best way to avoid being caught inside your car is to avoid water on the road all together.
- Don’t drive into a flooded bridge or road, if possible, try a different route.
- Listen to the radio for traffic and flood updates so as to know which routes to avoid.
- For your own safety don’t stay in a car that may get flooded.
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