This past saturday, it was EXTREMELY windy and rainy at my house. When I went outside to throw away trash at night, I almost slipped but managed to regain my balance just in time. This made me think about how when the ground is wet from rain, the friction between the ground and any surface decreases. Factors like water tension, if it is really wet outside, can play a factor in the dangers of driving (or even walking) in wet conditions. My shoes simply did not have the friction to keep my foot from slipping, but luckily I did not fall.
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