The Ministry of Roads has issued a safety advisory urging motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially during the ongoing rainy season, when wet roads compromise road safety.
In a public notice on Tuesday, August 19, the State Department for Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mungai highlighted several dangers that drivers might come across during a time when roads are slippery.
During the rainy season, according to the PS, drivers are likely to encounter reduced tyre traction, which increases the risk of skidding and hydroplaning, where tyres lose contact with the road due to water buildup, especially at high speeds. If such an incident occurs, the driver is advised to ease off the accelerator, avoid sudden braking, and steer gently in the direction you want the car to go.
Cars in traffic on a rainy morning along Thika Super Highway on November 13, 2019.
