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Do people drive differently in the rain? Here's what the research says

  • Written by: Nirajan Shiwakoti, Associate Professor, RMIT University
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Driving in the rain can be demanding. It gets harder to see, sudden stopping is difficult, and rain can cause a car to lose grip when braking. Rain after a dry spell can cause grease and oil build-up on roads to become slippery.

Add in everyday distractions such as screaming kids in the back seat and it’s no wonder crash risk incr...

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