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Rain Driving Tips

SANTA BARBARA, Ca. – In anticipation of the approaching inclement weather, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department offers the following

SANTA BARBARA, Ca. – In anticipation of the approaching inclement weather, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department offers the following tips to help keep you and your passengers safe while driving on wet roads:

  • Routinely check your tires. Check tire tread depth and for proper inflation.
  • Slow down. As rain falls, it mixes with grime and oil on the road creating slick conditions.