And with that abundance of water comes a few extra responsibilities.

Most importantly we need to take greater care and alter our behaviour on the road.

Even the most seasoned driver needs to slow down and be extra vigilant and conscious of their driving behaviour.

The roads are greasy, trees and other debris have fallen in many areas and there is water, of varying depths on the roads.

This could mean the need to stop suddenly or change direction in your travels.

As far as sudden stopping is concerned, it is a fact that it is harder to pull up on wet greasy roads, so with this in mind the solution is simple...slow down and maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front of you.

Meanwhile, the very real possibility that you may have to travel an alternate, possibly longer, route because a road is blocked with of excess water, debris or even an accident is the perfect reason to start your travels a little earlier so you arrive at your destination on time.

Again, speed is not the answer.

In fact, speed could be the reason you don't arrive at all.

Remember the speed limit in any given area is the uppermost limit you should travel at, it is not a directive, so when the conditions are poor because of rain, ice, high winds, fog or anything else that could affect your journey, then it is time to ease your foot on the accelerator.

It is important that each and every person on the road drives to the conditions and remains mindful that they share the road with others.

No-one wants to become a road statistic and no-one wants a knock at the door from police because a loved one has been killed in an accident.

Take care, every time, when you get behind the steering wheel and make sure you drive to the conditions.

To learn more about wet weather driving, click here.