If you must drive when the road is wet, here are some ideas for staying safe

Wet roads, low visibility and rainy weather are dangerous. Your best bet is to stay off roads until they are safe and dry.

If you have no other choice but to drive in the rain or on flooded streets, these tips have been provided by AAA - the American Automobile Association.

Here are some tips you’ll want to follow the next time you’re caught driving in the rain.

Before rainy season starts, make sure your car is ready with good windshield wipers. Replace inserts that are falling apart or leave streaks on your windshield.
Make sure all headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals are working.
Use your headlights.
Proper tire tread depth and inflation are imperative to maintaining good traction on wet roadways. Stick the top of a quarter in the groove of your tread - if you can see above Washington's head, you need new tires.
Don't forget to check the pressure of all tires, including the spare, when tires are cold.
Avoid using cruise control on wet roads. You need to be in control of the vehicle to prevent loss of traction in the rain.
Slow down. It will help you avoid hydroplaning. Even at speeds of 35 mph with new tires, you can still lose some contact with the road.
Avoid hard braking and sharp turns. It helps to drive in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you, but don't follow too closely.
If you skid, don't panic. Keep turning the car in the direction you want to go. Don't slam on the brakes, as you risk losing control.