Driving in the rain and through small floods

Driving in the rain and through small floods - wet weather driving

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Күн бұрын

How to stay safe when driving in the rain. This video explains lights, wipers, demisters, aquaplaning, skids, speed and other things to help you stay out of trouble when it's wet. I also drive through a small flood.
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Wipers
01:40 Demisting the windows
03:13 Fog lights
04:42 Wet feet
05:01 Speed
07:02 Aquaplaning
08:26 Cruise control
09:37 Understeer & Oversteer
11:57 Tyres
12:24 Deep water
14:53 Splashing people
15:07 Water in the engine
16:38 Outro

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@actiniums 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm gonna go through this deep puddle now" *Advert starts with giant banner saying 'BAD BOY'*

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@ioanburican699 3 жыл бұрын

wow you really got a topic on everything, this was really unexpected and very informative and helpful, thanks so much!

@Holliethedog 8 ай бұрын

Except the advice to use a rear fog light- you can get a fine for using them in the rain.

@lovrito2008 7 ай бұрын

Well I'd rather get a fine than get rear-ended lol

@Holliethedog 7 ай бұрын

@@lovrito2008 The problem is your fog lights dazzle other drivers in the rain so they can't see your brake lights- increasing your chance of being rear-ended.

@lovrito2008 7 ай бұрын

@@Holliethedog As far as I know, the highway code doesn't say anything about not using fog lights in heavy rain. As long as the visible distance is less than 100 m, I don't see a problem. You can't argue it's safer to drive without fog lights if your car is basically invisible from behind without them. Also, I would turn off the rear fog lights if there's someone driving right behind me.

@Holliethedog 6 ай бұрын

@@lovrito2008 The clue is in the name- FOG lights. Using them in rain is dangerous, if you don't agree the with advice of the AA, the RAC and the Highways Agency and are prepared to risk a fine, good luck to you.

@emesesavanyu1508 3 жыл бұрын

I've passed today!!! It's my birthday as well. Your videos helped me so much, thank you!

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and happy birthday for two days ago!

@emesesavanyu1508 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving omg you replied! Thank you so much, you're the best!!!

@antoniodilena1336 3 жыл бұрын

Just in time for my test on Wednesday! Thanks for the amazing videos as always :)

@sobster123 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing!! This will totally help during the start of a driving test!

@WRATHofanima 4 ай бұрын

Me and my instructor had to unexpectedly deal with a flooded section of country road this week. Would have been great to see this before, though she guided me through it well. Thanks for these kinds of videos!

@ruthvanstraten7126 4 ай бұрын

You are so great at explaining things. Thanks so much 👍

@katefreeman6798 4 ай бұрын

Great timing seeing thus video today - its raining so much! Thanks :)

@narges3811 2 жыл бұрын

I am persian my English not very well but your video fantastic ,very usefull ,thank you so much ,i really understand about draving in the uk whit you.thanks alot

@isagiyoichi5207 9 ай бұрын

Thank you making videos like these

@gurugauravjoshi Жыл бұрын

This was very informative! Thanks a ton! ❤🎉

@richarddalupang3095 3 жыл бұрын

I'be learned so much a lot from you, thanks 😊😊😊

@jassihra8566 3 жыл бұрын

You're a legend ! Top man

@s.p.928 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of the two channels on KZfaq which I follow. And I say your videos helped me a lot. Thank you. Much appreciated 😊 and I passed with 3 minor today 🍀

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your licence.

@richarddalupang3095 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lesson 😊😊😊

@preet4342 4 ай бұрын

Really helpful topic. Thank you so much

@user-fj4ux4tp9v 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for driving lessen

@TravelingBibliophile 2 жыл бұрын

I am in Vancouver (a.k.a. Raincouver) , so this is very helpful thank you.

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

😂 I like the play on words.

@chenmike9152 8 ай бұрын

I think you are teaching us power drifting!!!

@sendagiregodwin4737 3 жыл бұрын

Woo great job boss , thanks 🤝

@BLK2000 2 жыл бұрын

hadnt seen this video b4! great advice :)

@noahsmum5041 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you indeed for everything’s 👌🏻👍👌🏻

@nctrnl.kd017 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for a new driver like me.... Here in the Philippines during heavy rain, stupid drivers turn on their hazard lights... disabling its turn signal function yet they continue to swerve on the freeway...

@bryanguegan4006 3 жыл бұрын

Driving in the rain/snow is SUCH A PAIN.

@wes1934 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly love it, always have. forces me to be smooth.

@julianhodgson1961 Жыл бұрын

Lol

@Googlegugle Жыл бұрын

@@wes1934 😃

@archamedis 4 ай бұрын

Once driving back from Leicester in the dark, no lights but my high-beams & headlights, noticed a puddle as I was in it. Literally couldn't see it before. I felt the car go a bit, luckily grip came back pretty fast but man that shat me up. Still haven't figured out how to spot these.

@berthauto 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content thanks

@vaibhavpotdar7869 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation

@pratikk.404 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful ❤

@anon89164 3 ай бұрын

I just came back for a recap , I aquaplaned very bad at high speed . I panicked tried slamming the brakes and tried steering the wheel quickly to regain control , I couldn't see ANYTHING and I hit the central reservation and my car rolled over 3 times and knocked the fencing down , nobody was injured thankfully but I will no longer go for the far right lane on motorways in heavy downpour , thankyou for the advice Richard , now I know how to deal with aquaplaning and I don't think it will be happening again , atleast I hope so..

@RedFenceAnime 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned snorkels, but it's also wise to check where the air intake of your car is. It can be in the middle or on either side. Sometimes even on the bottom near the road, instead of right under the hood/bonnet. It's more a straw instead of a snorkel in that case.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I've only ever seen intakes at the top of the engine bay.

@RedFenceAnime 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Me neither IRL, I saw it in this video: (Linked to the right time so you only have to watch a couple seconds.) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocylhq6AvMjQqo0.html

@andrew1234856 2 жыл бұрын

its clear Richie loves the suzuki dearly

@johnroberts6864 4 ай бұрын

Great video. specially about the rear fog lights. If you can clearly see the lights of the vehicle behind you turn it off!

@Whiponized 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid matt

@cazzi1929 Жыл бұрын

I had to do my driving test in torrential rain like this. The examiner was definitely kind to have passed me as it would have been easier to fail. After that test, and how greuelling it was, i never wanted to drive in the rain again - it was terrifying.

@kayleighrussell3971 3 жыл бұрын

Having to have the windows open for my test today, in the rain, will be fun

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it went well.

@kayleighrussell3971 3 жыл бұрын

Passed!!

@tiergartenmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Most modern cars have heated door mirrors. Turning on the heated rear window also heats these mirrors and is a good way to clear them of rain droplets.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That's true.

@lokon1979 3 ай бұрын

That’s true. Apparently a lot of cars have it but, just like my Fiat 500 it isn’t mentioned anywhere in the owner’s manual. I ended up had to confirm it by turning the rear window heat on for a few minutes and feel the door mirrors with my hand.

@bryanguegan4006 3 жыл бұрын

1.6 millimeters is also the same in the France driving law.

@edwardtye4119 3 жыл бұрын

Near where I live, there's cycle path which I take to school most mornings. I really hate it when cars go deliberately right up to the kerb and splash you on purpose, not least because then questions get asked when you arrive at school as to why you're soaking wet!

@CatsForLife21 7 күн бұрын

Thanks. #OneMessageFoundation

@J.L.Media. 3 жыл бұрын

Got my license yesterday! Passed everything (5 tests in my country) first time....although I had my first lesson some 15 years ago. Thanks for all your help along the way. I will stay subscribed and keep watching to pick u tips and keep improving. Actually I have a trip in the snowy mountains coming soonish. Do you have any videos on that kind of topic. Vroom! Vroom!

@Sharedpath777 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats🥳. Vroom vroom😁

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm very pleased for you!

@KJR-vh3rh 3 жыл бұрын

Your seat has the exact same symbols and layout as my instructors VW Tiguan

@rizzos1980 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I have my test today and it’s raining to day wish me luck

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it went well

@reaperxi-0382 2 жыл бұрын

Could you maybe show us a foot cam of your example for the last point? Where you mentioned to stay on the gas in the event of driving in deep water. Do you keep blipping the throttle? Do you hold it down? Do you come off the clutch fully? Would love to see it in practice (even if the car is stationary). Thanks a lot Richard!

@ConquerDriving 2 жыл бұрын

I stay on the gas, keep the exhaust blowing if you're in water, letting off the power can cause the exhaust to momentarily suck. Revs around 1,500rpm should do it then use the clutch to control your speed. Not good for the clutch but better than water in the engine.

@BB-sg3yi 3 жыл бұрын

Would you mind making a video on how to properly do a U-turn? Like what gear to change to? How to control clutch and gas properly when doing a U-Turn?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

There will be a U turn video in the beginning of January. For speed control, watch my video acceleration control.

@harshadnarkar9988 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on all car warning lights/ indicators

@bryanguegan4006 3 жыл бұрын

I don't wanna looooOoOoOOOOOse control! Hope you guys like this song along with Rain On Me as the video's topic made me think about. 12:37 Btw, I hate Shallow.

@Jamesdanielfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Essex is usually dry though, lucky to have it rain for the video.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I did the video as it was raining.

@Jamesdanielfitness 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving how about a video about driving in snow and ice? Not demonstrate it as it too dangerous

@Roadrunnerz45 Жыл бұрын

3:42 - here in australia you can also use your flashing indicators in foggy weather to alert drivers behind you to prevent rear end crashes.

@finalscore2983 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of a time, in pretty heavy rain on a 50mph road, any time I went above 40 or so the steering wheel started to jitter. I can only assume I was planing a little. Stupid question: it is surely sensible to keep your speed below the speed where the wheel jitters, even if the speed limit is well above that, like 40mph on a 70mph motorway? Visibility wasn't terrible.

@digantaroy8152 3 жыл бұрын

I was searching for a night driving video by you, didn't find any. Please make a video on night driving. Thank you.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I've had plenty of requests for night driving, I think I should do that.

@khizarzulfi8517 3 жыл бұрын

It was helpful. What about driving on a mountain during rain or snow(falling or fallen)?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Winter tyres! There isn't such things round here for me to demonstrate on.

@iamonleave2003 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips with windows and mirrors holding rain droplets while driving? As a new driver, I find the droplets distracting and coulddn't see clearly.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

It is a problem, not a lot you can do about it. I find products that causes water beading makes the problem worse. However you can dry the mirrors and they stay relatively dry on the move, especially if you have heated mirrors.

@yogeswaranrajasegaran8246 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard bro...how we could able to see image on both side mirror especially changing lanes on motorway when raining time????it makes difficult for me to see as the water droplets cover on both side mirror

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

It is hard, but you can normally see a car. This is why we should use lights in the rain.

@yogeswaranrajasegaran8246 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving even though we can see car on side mirror but makes me difficult by judging the car distance from beside lane...😭😭😭 is it any other way to judge the car distance clearly during rain time???

@Helloacx Жыл бұрын

After getting my license, still constantly got help from Richard ~~ quite horrifying for newbies P drivers in heavily rainy weather:/

@Qizzzy 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see argents lane drove through it just when the flood was starting

@benconover72 8 ай бұрын

Front wheel bearings also suffer in deep puddles.

@xMaddieMuffin Жыл бұрын

Do you have to keep your headlights on for the test if driving in rain? Even if its only a light rain fall and not heavy? Can you be faulted for having them on if the examiner feels its unnecessary to have them on?

@ConquerDriving Жыл бұрын

You can get a fault, best to use them in the rain, it's up to the examiner to determine if they were really needed or not, it all comes down to how much visibility has been reduced.

@bryanguegan6937 3 жыл бұрын

When it rains, IT POURS!

@fabianmos5831 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, could you make a video about how a New driver can keep the pace with the traffic? I just pass the driver test and I cannot keep the pace with everyone. I keep going slower like I was going in practice lessons.

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

A new driver will be slower than most traffic. The solution is time and experience. If you try to go faster than you can handle you will likely slip up.

@michaelmutanimiye8073 3 жыл бұрын

When I park in a bay I am usually too close to the right or too close to the left, how do I make sure the car is in the middle of the bay

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I have a video on forward bay parking. It is an art but focus on the middle of the space not the edges.

@liyakadavhsegar 3 жыл бұрын

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@savinggracechurch4112 4 ай бұрын

Good video, but it would have been good with the automatic gearbox aspect as well.

@Lionn8563 3 жыл бұрын

In the first gen 308, if your wipers are on, and you put it in reverse, the rear wiper wipes once😂 oh the French flamboyance

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That's a handy feature. Most cars have done that for the last 10-20 years now tough.

@Lionn8563 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving yup

@djibrileseck747 3 жыл бұрын

Masala Allah my brother ♥️💯🚘🚘

@MK-gb3rw 3 жыл бұрын

10:30 - why would you steer against the skid? Wouldn’t you steer into the direction of the skid- for example the rear of the car skids to the left and is facing the left, therefore you would steer to the left to cancel the skid...

@hrashidi100 3 жыл бұрын

i think hes referring to the front of the car in his example, but you guys both mean the same thing. if the car is skidding clockwise, the front will be facing the right (e.g. from 2PM), and the back will be facing the left (e.g. from 8PM). so what hes saying is that from the point of view of the front you have to steer left "against the skid" to counter the clockwise turning. what youre saying is that from the point of view of the back you have to steer left "with the skid" to counter the clockwise turning. when youre spinning clockwise, which is the right hand side, you will have to steer left to straighten the car regardless.

@MK-gb3rw 3 жыл бұрын

@@hrashidi100 ahh it’s good that you elucidated his Perspective 👍

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Basically you want to steer where you want to go if your car starts to spin.

@Lionn8563 3 жыл бұрын

Why does rich allways make useful videos a week after i need them? My brakes failed a week before the failed brakes one, and just 2 weeks ago, my car stopped in the middle of a giant puddle

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That's a bummer, but it's always faster learning to solve a problem once you have experienced that problem.

@Lionn8563 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving yea, that's true haha

@floriankienle457 3 жыл бұрын

In Germany it's illegal to use your rear foglight in the rain.

@han2032 3 жыл бұрын

Same in the Netherlands, one is only allowed to use rear fog light, when the visibility is less than 50 meters in the snow or in the fog, but Never in the rain.

@hamsterama 3 жыл бұрын

In the US, I don't even think rear foglights exist. Law doesn't require cars to be equipped with either front or rear foglamps. Although most car manufacturers equip their cars with front foglights if the car is sold in a part of the country where fog is a problem, such as California. I live in Ohio, though, and cars here aren't sold with foglamps. We have maybe one or two days a year when there's fog. I have two cars, one I purchased new in 2009, and one I purchased new this year, and neither car has foglamps.

@han2032 3 жыл бұрын

@@hamsterama In the Netherlands law doesn't require cars to be equipped with front fog lamps, but rear fog lamps are mandatory, one may not drive when the rear fog lamps are missing or broken. One can use front fog lamps when the visibility is less than 200 meters, due to fog, rain or snow; at this time it's not necessary to use dipped lights (and better without). One can use rear fog lamps when the visibility is less than 50 meters, due to fog or snow; it's strictly prohibited to use rear fog lamps in the rain.

@hamsterama 3 жыл бұрын

@@han2032 Come to think of it, I just noticed above that I kept switching between saying fog lights and fog lamps. LOL! Either word is acceptable, but I think I've heard fog lamps used more. Anyway, we have white-out blizzard weather sometimes in the winter, where it can be very difficult to see the car in front of you on the highway. Rear fog lamps would indeed be helpful. Seems like a great safety feature for those of us who live in areas where we get snowstorms. You might have seen on the news photos of wintertime multi-car pile up accidents in the US, and often the cause is poor visibility. Who knows, maybe if we're lucky, fog lamps will eventually be offered as optional equipment here in the US.

@daviemac9925 Жыл бұрын

I hate it when it's really battering down, we get roads completely underwater and we have to turn round.

@pav2k351 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please make a video about insurance?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

I may do that.

@pav2k351 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving thank you! I greatly appreciate what you're doing with this channel btw! I have my driving test in January and your videos really do help! :) Just wanted to say thank you and that you are probably the best instructor out there, keep up the great stuff!!

@vishwasvishwakarma 3 жыл бұрын

5th comment!

@ollylynch1818 3 жыл бұрын

Who cares how is that relevant?

@muhammadkhalid4313 3 жыл бұрын

Sir kindly demonstrate that why Diesel is more powerful than petrol or compressed natural gass? When i am driving on the uphills diesel car can climb easily as compared to petrol tell me details you can also mail me if video is not possible. I will be thankful to you! Always be happy !

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

This is something on my list that I will do.

@muhammadkhalid4313 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving w8ing for this video thanks alot.

@gamespecies 3 жыл бұрын

When i heat the car it makes even more fog ?

@ConquerDriving 3 жыл бұрын

That can happen if there is moisture in your heater, usually happens when you turn the air conditioning off or spray deicer near the heater inlet when clearing the windscreen of ice. Keep it on and it will clear.