Bridgestone are warning drivers to be cautious as the weather has predicted to change from being the hottest time of the year to the wettest.
The tyres manufacturer warns that ‘First Rain’, the phrase given to the first downpour following a period of hot, dry weather, is particularly dangerous for drivers as oil and lubricants on the road surface increase the chances of skids and spins.
“As cars drive along in the dry they leave behind a small residue of greasy substances which accumulate on the road until rains wash them away. The first burst of rain can bring these to the surface and markedly reduce tyre traction.
“If your tyres haven’t been inflated for a while, or they are too worn, you are much more likely to have an accident.”
