Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
If the driver had been more cautious and slowed down in the rain, the accident could have been avoided.
C2Sentence
If the driver had been more cautious and slowed down in the rain, the accident could have been avoided.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Drivers should be more cautious and slow down in the rain to avoid accidents.
Describing Habits
I always slow down when it rains because I know it's safer.
Asking About Others
Did the driver slow down enough in the rain?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the driver had seen the pedestrian sooner, the accident might not have happened.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had the driver exercised greater caution and reduced speed in the inclement weather, the accident would have been preventable.
Casual
If the driver had been more careful and slowed down in the rain, the accident wouldn't have happened.
Simpler English
The accident could have been stopped if the driver had been careful and driven slower in the rain.
Phrases to learn
more cautious
Showing greater care and attention to avoid danger.
slowed down
Reduced speed.
could have been avoided
Was possible to prevent.