Rainy Driving Tips

WSDOT offers these dark, rainy day driving tips:



Drivers

• Stop for people in crosswalks — every intersection is a crosswalk. It’s the law.
• Put the phone down.
• Don’t drive impaired.
• Watch for people walking or biking near senior centers, schools, community centers, and other destinations.
• Pass at a safe distance.
• Drive the posted speed limit, or slower if conditions make visibility difficult.
• Use your lights.

People Walking or Bicycling

• Walk and bike where you can be most visible.
• Take care when crossing.
• Use eye contact and hand signals to communicate.
• Use lights as required and take advantage of lighted crossings.

The best place to get tips and information on winter driving is our winter driving webpage. There you’ll find out what kind of traction tires you’ll need for those trips across the pass, what to do if you find yourself behind a snow plow, or when to not drive through a flooded stretch of road (hint: hardly ever). 

WSDOT also asks drivers to always “know before you go” and get the most up-to-date roadway information before heading out. 

You can also check out what you should carry in your car in the event you encounter winter weather or an emergency road closure.

For more information go to the WSDOT Blog.