For many, driving in the rain is a daunting task, and no wonder – rain not only reduces visibility, but also the amount of grip your car has on the road, increasing stopping distances. With the wet season quickly approaching, we’ve put together a guide to driving safely in wet and rainy weather. If ...
Safe Driving Tips for Wet Roads
Put a little rain on the road after a dry spell and things will get slippery. Oil and grease build up on dry road and adding rain to the mix makes for slippery conditions for motorists. This is especially true after new pavement has been installed, like on Highway 17. With rain expected over the ...
Lane Closure on SB Capitola Rd nr Soquel Ave
Lane Closure on Southbound Capitola Rd near Soquel Ave intersection City of Santa Cruz Public Works - As of 11:30 am 3/6/19, 1 lane of southbound Capitola Road has been closed due to a large sinkhole near the Soquel intersection. Drivers may care to consider this in factoring drive time or ...
Wipers On? Head Lights On! It’s the Law.
During these seasonal storms, driving with both your headlights and your windshield wipers isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law. It doesn’t matter what kind of vehicle you drive; you need to observe this law. Since 2005, the California Vehicle Code states that motorists are required to turn on ...
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Turn Around Don't Drown® Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. Many drivers over ...
