Over one million car crashes each year are blamed on wet roads. Therefore you will want to be careful when driving in the rain. Consider the following tips to help prevent ending up in a car accident! Car Maintenance Keeping your car well maintained is one key to avoiding a crash. Before you head out on a rainy day make sure your windshield wipers are in working condition. If they appear cracked it is time to replace them. In addition, run a test by spraying the windshield washer. If the wipers leave.