WATCH: How to be best prepared for rainy conditions

Summer might be in full force in Cape Town at the moment but on the odd occasion Mother Nature tends throws out a cold and wet day.

While we don't get snow over in SA, heavy rain and winds can cause havok on the roads.

Best preparation

Making sure your car is in top shape is vital. Everything from your wiperblades to your tyres play an important part in staying safe when the roads become treacherous.

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It goes without question that speeding is not advised because accidents can happen even if you are the most conservative driver.