Driving in Heavy Rain and Floods
We have some driving tips for making it through heavy rain and floods writes Geraldine Herbert Drive on the highest section of the road and don’t set off if a vehicle is approaching you Leave time and space to avoid swamping other cars and don’t splash pedestrians and cyclists as you drive through water. Drive slowly and keep going once you have started – make sure you have a clear run. In a manual car, keep the...
Stay safe in heavy rain and wind
Met Éireann is warning of widespread and heavy rain and strong winds around the country today so we have some tips writes Geraldine Herbert Met Éireann is forecasting heavy and persistent rain over the next few days so some tips for driving Slow down! It takes longer to stop in wet weather. Try to avoid areas which are prone to flooding, Allow for slower speeds, delays and potential congestion so give yourself extra time. Leave more...
Road Safety Alert – Heavy Rainfall
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is today, Friday 1stJune, advising all road users to take extra care using the roads, as heavy rain is expected across the country over the weekend. The heavy rainfall of between 25 and 65 mm will initially affect the Southwest on Saturday, gradually extending Northeastwards by evening. It will slowly clear Southwards later Sunday. Accumulations may lead to excess surface water on roads and some...
