In fact there are many drivers who simply don't know the road rules and fly through busy roundabouts, and swing from one lane to another, without a care in the world.

Despite Orange's recent spate of poor weather, drivers are continuing to flout the road rules and not proceed with the addition caution that's required when it's raining.

In wet conditions drivers should proceed slowly to avoid skidding, ensure their car's lights are on, ensure their windscreen is clear of condensation, avoid sudden breaking and try not to drive on unsealed or waterlogged roads.

Most important of all, they should double the distance between them and the car in front. 

If you drive too close to the vehicle in front of you, you are likely to crash if they brake suddenly.

Keep far enough back so that, if they do something you are not expecting, you can still stop in time.

Sometime you can't help wonder if some drivers have a death wish. 

Despite warnings about rain, wind and ice, there are some drivers who simply won't drive with the weather conditions in mind.

In recent weeks we've had several reports of drivers narrowly avoiding an accident thanks to the thoughtless behaviour of other drivers.

Driving which talking on a mobile phone is a dangerous habit which can result in drivers being too distracted to drive safely.

With more rain expected it's important driver remember, no matter where they are going, it's not worth risking their life for the sake of being on time.

Road safety experts in the Orange are desperate for drivers to reassess their driving habits.

The PCYC safer driver program facilitator Matthew Irvine told the Central Western Daily he was alarmed at the number of drivers who are not turning on headlights or allowing a greater stopping distance in poor visibility and slippery road conditions.

Mr Irvine, who teaches classes for learner drivers, said one of the important lessons he teachers new drivers is that there are more crashes in wet conditions than dry.

In the newsroom we're used to writing stories about accidents, and sadly when the weather's bad, we expect to write even more of them.