Ferrari 812 competizione A 2024 Owner's Manual page 30

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Keep a greater safety distance between yourself and the other
vehicles and reduce your speed.
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When it is raining very hard, visibility is also reduced. In these
cases, to make yourself more visible to others, turn on the low beams
even during the day.
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Drive through puddles at low speed to avoid losing control of the
vehicle ("aquaplaning"): if this occurs, grip the steering wheel
firmly.
Warning
If the road is wet, reduce your speed to avoid aquaplaning. This is when
the tyre no longer touches the road surface because the side channels of
the tyre tread are not capable of eliminating all the channelled water
on the road surface due to their particular shape or insufficient depth.
When this happens, a layer of water forms between the road surface
and the tyre. The fluid pressure generated is so high that it supports the
weight of the vehicle making it virtually impossible to control it.
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Use the air conditioning and heating system to demist the
windscreen and avoid visibility problems.
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Periodically check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades.
Driving in fog
Whenever possible, avoid travelling if there is thick fog. If you have to
drive in misty conditions, or if there is thick fog or fog banks, follow these
rules:
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Keep a moderate speed.
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Turn on the low beams, also during the day, and use the rear fog
light. Avoid using the high beams.
Moving the vehicle
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Warning
On stretches where visibility is good, turn off the rear fog light, it may
be annoying for the occupants of the vehicles behind you.
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Remember that fog makes the road damp and therefore all
manoeuvres are more difficult and braking distances are longer.
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Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
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Avoid suddenly changing speed and direction as far as possible.
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Avoid overtaking as far as possible.
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In the event of an emergency stop, (e.g. failures, inability to proceed
due to poor visibility conditions, etc.) try to free the main driving
lane. Then turn on the hazard warning lights and, if possible,
the low beams. On approaching another vehicle, sound the horn
rhythmically.
Driving on mountain roads
Below is some advice for driving on steep mountain roads:
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To prevent the brakes from overheating when driving downhill, use
the engine to brake by engaging a lower gear.
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Never coast downhill or drive downhill with the engine off or
in neutral, nor with the ignition key removed from the steering
column.
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Drive at a moderate speed and do not "cut" corners.
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Remember that overtaking uphill is slower and requires a longer
free stretch of road. If you are overtaken when driving uphill, ensure
that the other vehicle can pass easily.
Driving on snowy or icy roads
Below is some advice for driving in these conditions: