Your vehicle was parked for a long time in the open in moist weather. What must you reckon with when applying the brakes for the first time?

After parking your vehicle outside in moist weather for a long time, moisture can accumulate on the brake components. This can lead to reduced braking action at first because the brake surfaces may not provide optimal friction until they dry off through use. Additionally, if moisture causes some surface rust or unevenness on the brake discs or drums, the wheels might more easily lock when braking for the first time. That’s why both a tendency for the wheels to lock and reduced braking effect are correct. The braking action of the engine, however, is not affected by moisture or parking duration. Knowing this, you should always test your brakes gently after starting to drive in such conditions.