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Rain: The Ultimate Risk Multiplier

Video Learning Opportunity

Search YouTube for rain driving safety videos

Topic: Rain/Wet Road Driving Safety

Learn about hydroplaning, following distance in rain, the first 10 minutes danger, headlight laws, and how to maintain control on wet roads.

Tips for Finding Quality Videos:

  • • Look for videos from driving schools or safety organizations
  • • Check video length (3-10 minutes is ideal)
  • • Read comments to see if others found it helpful
  • • Prefer videos with clear audio and professional presentation

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Rubix

RUBIX:

"Hey there! Finding your own video gives you control over your learning. Look for content that resonates with YOU. In the Pacific Northwest, we get 180+ rainy days per year, so understanding wet road safety isn't optional - it's survival. Take your time, find a video that explains hydroplaning, following distance, and those critical first 10 minutes when oil rises to the surface. Then come back and interact with everything below!"

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Reality

📊 180+ rainy days per year in Enumclaw

70% increase in crashes during first rain

🚗 3x longer stopping distance when wet

⏱️ First 10 minutes = maximum danger

🎯 Key Video Takeaways

1️⃣

The Oil Rise Phenomenon

Why the first 10 minutes create a deadly oil slick

2️⃣

Hydroplaning Physics

How your tires lose contact at just 35 mph

3️⃣

The Visibility Crisis

How rain cuts your vision by up to 70%

🏔️ S.P.O.T.™ Tips in the Rain

S

Search

• Scan for standing water & hydroplane zones
• Check mirrors for spray clouds from vehicles
• Watch for brake lights ahead (2x distance)

P

Predict

• First 10 min = oil rising to surface
• Curves ahead = potential spinout zones
• Other drivers may panic brake suddenly

O

Options

• Reduce speed by 5-10 mph minimum
• Double following distance (6+ seconds)
• Pull over if visibility < 50ft

T

Take Action

• Turn on headlights (RCW 46.37.020)
• Ease off gas if hydroplaning
• Brake early and gently

Click each tip to see why it matters:

🚨 Enumclaw High-Risk Zones in Rain

✅ Your Rain Driving Commitments

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