chance of an accident.
it seems like common sense, but a driver’s reaction time is much better when driving at a slower rate of speed rather than when in a rush. this is true no matter what the weather is like. nonetheless, in bad weather there are always those drivers who can’t seem to slow down and sooner or later find themselves sliding out of control.
for drivers who understand the importance of taking it slow, it’s also important to leave plenty of space between yourself and other drivers or objects when the roads are bad. even when traveling at a slower pace, slick roads can make it impossible to avoid a 