Don't make a habit of stepping on the gas when it rains, here's why

You will definitely get very annoyed if it suddenly rains while you are driving.

It is not uncommon for motorcyclists to rush to the gas as soon as it rains.

Perhaps it was the hope of the motorcyclists who immediately rushed to step on the gas to quickly reach their destination before the rain got heavier.

In fact, driving right after it rains has a greater risk of accidents.

This is as quoted from GridOto.com, revealed by Muhammad Ali Iqbal, as Community Development and Safety Riding Supervisor of Astra Motor Yogyakarta.

"The first 10 minutes or so after it rains are dangerous," says Muhammad Ali Iqbal.

"Immediately after rain it can be dangerous because the asphalt layer will release a lot of dirt, such as sand which causes the road to become slippery," he continued.

He also added that when it rains, the grip of the tires to the asphalt can also be reduced.

Therefore, you should reduce your speed when it suddenly rains, instead of stepping on the gas to rush to your destination.

"After the first 10 minutes after the rain, the grip of the new tires starts to return to optimal, assuming the sand on the road has been washed away by water and the asphalt is clean," he explained.

Iqbal also reminded the use of safety riding very much needs to be familiarized.

"Especially shoes, shoes riding Good shoes can minimize sprains in the event of an accident, the shoes must cover the ankles," he concluded.