Of slippery roads and safe travels

While many extol the virtues of a good rainy day, I personally can’t see the appeal.

Wet roads equal fraying tempers, with the result being unnecessary trouble for motorists.

Our beautiful town will no doubt benefit from the heavy rains we have been blessed with this week.

However, some advice for motorists, from a fellow motorist:

• Please make sure you leave your temper behind – there’s nothing worse than losing your cool at slow drivers and traffic while you still have to navigate wet and slippery roads.
• Be sensitive – not everyone will be as confident as you are, so cut fellow motorists some slack instead of urging them to stray from their comfort zones.
• Slow down – this should be a given, but I’ve noticed that there are a few of you out there who enjoy some speed in the rain.
• Make use of indicators – there are quite a few Newcastillians guilty of this; we can’t read your mind, so PLEASE indicate when turning.
• Finally, be cautious – road conditions in the rain are slippery at best. Always be alert and aware of your surroundings and mindful of pedestrians and fellow motorists.