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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
In heavy rain, allow an additional two seconds of distance to compensate for reduced traction and braking effectiveness.
Reduce speed and drive cautiously:
On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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