What should you do if you are driving in heavy rain and cannot see?

When driving in heavy rain and visibility is severely limited, pulling over to a safe location and waiting until the rain eases is the safest and most responsible action. This choice prioritizes your safety and that of others on the road. Heavy rain can create hazardous driving conditions, such as reduced visibility and increased stopping distances. By pulling over, you eliminate the risk of getting into an accident due to not being able to see the road clearly.

Choosing to drive at a lower speed may seem like a viable option, but if visibility is extremely poor, simply reducing speed may not be sufficient to avoid dangerous situations. Using high beams in heavy rain is counterproductive as it can reflect off the water droplets, creating glare and further reducing visibility. Continuing to drive as fast as possible is reckless in such conditions, as it increases the likelihood of losing control of the vehicle or colliding with another vehicle or obstacle.