How can I see better in heavy rain?

Keep it clean, your windshield, that is. Fewer smudges mean less light scattering before it reaches you. Also, replace your windshield wipers if they’re getting old or leaving heavy streaks. The fewer things obscuring your windshield, the better. Shed some light on the subject, Dedicated daytime running lights only illuminate what’s right in front of the vehicle, so you need to use your headphones to see as far ahead as possible. What’s more, in an increasing number of places the law requires drivers to turn on their headlights any time the windshield wipers are in use. Take it slow, Despite how the guy behind you may feel about it, the best thing in the rain is to reduce your speed. Going a little slower lets you to pay more attention to your surroundings and give you more time to stop instead of having to brake hard, risking a skid or hydroplaning. When the roadway’s wet, you can see the reflection of brake lights two cars ahead of you from under the car you’re directly behind. Watching for this will give you a few extra seconds to react to people stopping up ahead.

When it starts to rain, turn on your windscreen wipers and sidelights. This will give you the best chance of seeing others around you, and them seeing you too. Changing your wipers annually will help to make sure they keep your windscreen clear, even in heavy rain. It takes longer to stop on a road that’s wet, than one that’s dry. Lowering your speed and keeping a larger gap between you and the vehicle in front is key to avoiding accidents. If you’re driving at speed, your tyres could skid across water, rather than pushing through to the tarmac below. To avoid aquaplaning, the first thing you’ll need to do is slow down.