Your Subaru’s all wheel drive provides great traction in the rain, but here are some tips you can follow to be even safer in the spring storms! Next time you’re out in your Forester, Outback, Impreza, Ascent, or Legacy, you can keep yourself safe by following these six simple guidelines.

1. Turn on your windshield wipers – This is a no-brainer, but are your wipers up to snuff? They ought to be replaced on your Subaru every six months.
2. Turn on your headlights – It’s important to make sure your Subaru’s headlights, low beams and turn signals are all working correctly. Check these out by having someone else work the controls while you stand in front of your car. In inclement weather, having your low beams on will help other drivers to see you.
3. Turn off your cruise control – Cruise control is a great way to save on gas and do your part for the environment by getting the most miles per gallon you can get in your Subaru. However, during inclement weather its important you stay alert and in full control of your Subaru.
4. Slow down – Slippery roads make it difficult to stop, even with all wheel drive, so make sure you give yourself extra reaction time by slowing down.
5. Increase your stopping distance – Like slowing down, increasing the distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you will give you more time to react if the car in front of you starts to slip. Subaru’s eyesight technology on new cars can assist with stopping, but its still important to keep a safe distance, even in normal driving conditions.
6. Steer clear of standing water – Rain can cause large puddles to form on the road, which will it turn cause you to hydroplane and lose control of your Subaru. Do your best to avoid water on the road, especially because you never know how deep it may be!

As always, Soobie Surgeons can help you make sure everything is working on your Subaru. Your safety and comfort is our priority!