When it starts to rain, does the danger of driving increase right as the first drops fall?

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The moment the first drops fall is one of the most dangerous when driving in the rain. The water mixes with the dust, grease and fuel residue that have built up on the asphalt and forms a very slippery film of mud. As a result, tire grip drops sharply, the braking distance lengthens and the risk of skids or falls increases, a critical factor on two-wheeled vehicles such as mopeds. If the rain gets heavier, it usually washes the asphalt and removes that initial mud, although other dangers such as aquaplaning may arise. That is why it is false that the risk increases only when the rain is very heavy: the danger is great from the start. And recommending chains is absurd, because they are meant for driving on snow or ice, not for rain.

When it starts to rain, does the danger of driving increase right as the first drops fall?

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