Are you afraid to drive in the rain?

by Red Posted 2012/05/17 17:02:39

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	Yes	38 votes	15%
	No	169 votes	68%
	Other...	41 votes	17%

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EDWARD G 2012/05/17 17:43:08 (edited)

No

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But I am a lot more careful. I got caught in a flood once and it had its moments.

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U Mad Bro? 2012/05/17 17:38:24

No

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My car has ABS and Traction Control. No fear here, however I do become worried when everyone around me does 20-30 under the limit, to be frank it pisses me off.

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Turings... to U Mad Bro? 2012/05/17 17:50:14

ABS and Traction Control won't help you if you can't see through the curtains of water. And remember, not everyone has all the bells and whistles you do. It's very sensible to slow down in the rain.

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U Mad Bro? to Turings... 2012/05/17 17:56:55 (edited)

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Depends on the severity of the rain. I hate ball-less drivers who freak out when it snows or rains a little. For those instances of heavy rain, I use a combination of LOTS of rain-x with weatherbeater wiper blades.

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Pilot337 to U Mad Bro? 2012/05/18 01:39:28

ABS and Traction Control do nothing to prevent hydroplaning. Go ahead and be pissed off. You'll be one of those who says after the crash, "That wasn't supposed to happen! I had ABS and Traction Control!" And it'll be everyone's fault except yours, in your mind.

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EdVenture 2012/05/17 17:28:07

Other...

More cautious, this because driving conditions are not ideal and to some extent impair visibility and control of the vehicle particularly if the vehicles of others are not up to standard.

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The Reaper 2012/05/17 17:26:25

No

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Its no big deal just be a lil more careful is all!

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Missile 2012/05/17 17:24:54

No

No

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sammanilla 2012/05/17 17:24:02

No

+1
Why should I be afraid to drive in the rain?

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MadAsHEck to sammanilla 2012/05/17 17:43:57

+1
Look up hydroplaning

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sammanilla to MadAsHEck 2012/05/18 00:52:48

If my tires were bald and wipers fouled I'd be concerned. Otherwise I only have to look out for drivers whose cars did have bald tires and rotten wipers.

No need to be afraid.

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Turings... to sammanilla 2012/05/17 17:54:08

Visibility, traction variables, flooding (even 1/4 in. at freeway speeds can be dangerous), and of course, stupid drivers get MORE dangerous in bad conditions.

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sammanilla to Turings... 2012/05/18 00:56:30

Yes, you have to look out for others and keep your vehicle safe for driving. Otherwise it's just not sun.

I bet the difference is I'm in New England and we know how to drive in snow, know when to be cautious.

My car now has an anti-hydroplaning feature that is amazing. It surely saved my ass one day.

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Turings... to sammanilla 2012/05/18 16:23:42

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Doubtless. In most of the country when it rains, people get wet.
In California, when it rains, people die.

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sammanilla to Turings... 2012/05/19 01:56:10

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Yes, I've seen Californians panic at the prospect of forecast rain; I know what you mean.

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Foxylady 2012/05/17 17:23:53

No

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Not at all. I love the rain

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Pops 2012/05/17 17:18:36

No

no

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MelissaBrumbaugh 2012/05/17 17:18:17

Yes

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I had two wrecks on wet roads also when it rains at night I cant see well

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Footage 2012/05/17 17:15:53

No

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I ride a motorcycle, and I love to ride in the rain.

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kcoat 2012/05/17 17:12:27

Other...

Not afraid to drive in any conditions however there are some that are much more pleasant than others.

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beachbum 2012/05/17 17:12:20

Other...

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Rain - no. Stormy, rainy sideways - yes.

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Cookie 2012/05/17 17:11:16

No

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But,I just don't like those people who think that they can drive just as fast when it's raining or (the roads are wet )like they do on a sunny day.Slow down,the roads are slippery when wet.

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pops 2012/05/17 17:11:00

Yes

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Only in monsoons when nobody else can see either.

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**StarzAbove** 2012/05/17 17:09:46

No

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I don't like to drive when it's a heavy rain, but I'm not afraid.

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POWERSHAKER 2012/05/17 17:09:27

No

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Nope. I'm not afraid to drive in the rain. :)

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Headhunter 13 2012/05/17 17:08:40

No

+1
I am afraid of other drivers driving in the rain

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Sgt Major B 2012/05/17 17:07:01 (edited)

No

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No. Snow doesn't bother me, either. Graduates of the 'Chicken Little School of Driving' that always react to inclement weather with "OMG!! THE SKY IS FALLING!! THE SKY IS FALLING!!" infuriate me! Can't handle it, STAY HOME!

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Wayne TH G 333 2012/05/17 17:05:53

No

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The more challenging the conditions the more fun it is.

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compufreek 2012/05/17 17:05:39

No

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It is the other idiots on the road I have to worry about!!!

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Elz 2012/05/17 17:05:37

Other...

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i only driven in the rain once and it was raining a little bit. but i don't think i will be scared.

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Jack's Pearl 2012/05/17 17:04:17

No

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I just drive more cautiously.

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life.of.insanity 2012/05/17 17:04:03

Other...

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It's not my favorite weather to drive in but if I have to I will. The heavy rain really screws me up when I drive.

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Red 2012/05/17 17:03:24

Yes

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When it is coming down real hard and you can't see in front of you it scares the heck out of me!

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Tdog to Red 2012/06/14 00:19:13

Yeh it's a bit of an adrenaline rush; just depends on whether u enjoy the sensation of ur heart pounding against ur chest bone 100 miles an hour. Lol.

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