How does rain affect the road we are driving on?
Safe driving
Explanation
**Rain** affects the road surface, making it **slippery**. This happens because:
- When it rains, **tires** have less grip on the road, which means the vehicle needs more space to brake safely.
- The first drops of rain mix with dust and grease on the road, forming a **slippery mud** that can cause the vehicle to skid.
- There is a risk of **aquaplaning**, which occurs when the tire cannot displace all the water from the road, thus losing contact with the surface and causing the vehicle to skid.
For these reasons, it is important to take precautions such as reducing speed, keeping tires in good condition, and increasing the safety distance from other vehicles.
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