The increasing frequency of freak weather conditions in Britain has led to a rash of motor accidents caused by drivers failing to respond quickly to sudden downpours.
According to Swinton, there was an 8% rise in motor accident claims during the recent round of tropical-like deluges.
Swinton believes that the increase in claims is caused by motorists driving too quickly, and responding too slowly, to the sudden loss of visibility and the rapid build-up of road water during tropical downpours.
Swinton marketing director, Nick Bowyer, warned: “Monsoon rain conditions are now a reality in the UK. They can occur with frightening immediacy. Drivers must take more care when extreme weather conditions are forecast or occurring.
“We have seen a significant rise in minor accidents where we believe that the rain impaired stopping speeds and reaction times.”
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