Drivers in Los Angeles very rarely deal with poor weather conditions which may affect their driving. The only weather conditions which may adversely affect a driver and be a significant factor in an auto accident includes fog, rain, flooding and high winds.
When any of these weather conditions are present, drivers in Los Angeles often drive at excessive speeds despite the fact that they require increased stopping distances. When the rains are flooded from improper drainage resulting from road design defects and substantial rain, the roads become slick with a mixture of rain water and oil. Pedestrians are not able to move as quickly on the roads, and the cars, trucks and motorcycles out in this weather require longer distances to come to a complete stop. Additionally, these weather conditions may also reduce a person's visibility, where the inside of their vehicle may steam or fog up - increasing the chances of being involved in an auto accident in Los Angeles.
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