What is the speed limit during heavy rain?
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When driving in rainy conditions, the speed should not exceed 60 kilometers per hour. Damage to the vehicle body: Driving in heavy rain can cause damage to the vehicle. After being soaked in the rain, water not only remains on the surface of the vehicle but also seeps into the gaps beneath the body. While driving in the rain, mud and dirt from the road can also splash into these gaps. When rainwater mixes with this dirt, it forms sticky residues that adhere to the gaps and hide in hard-to-reach areas. If not cleaned properly, this can lead to rust on the vehicle body. Engine stalling in the rain: If the car stalls while driving in the rain, do not attempt to restart it immediately. If the water level has submerged the exhaust pipe when the car stalls in water, restarting the engine can cause water to be sucked into the engine, leading to hydro-lock and severe engine damage. In such cases, the engine may need to be replaced entirely rather than repaired. Always remember: if the car stalls in water, do not attempt to restart it a second time.
Last time I was driving on the highway during a heavy rainstorm, the wipers were practically flying off but still useless. Everything was just a white blur ahead, and even slowing down to 40 mph felt sketchy. The real issue wasn’t the speedometer reading—it was whether I could even see the taillights of the car in front of me. I could barely make out the outline of the vehicle ahead, so hitting the gas was out of the question. Road积水 (water accumulation) also made the tires lose grip—once I hit a puddle at 60 mph, and the steering wheel instantly went haywire, shaking like a sieve. My advice? Cut the speed limit in half during heavy rain. If visibility drops below 100 meters, just cruise at 30 mph with your hazards on, sticking to the far-right lane. Don’t trust those maniacs doing 80 mph—I’ve towed multiple cars that spun out in highway puddles.
