It’s good to be cautious, for sure, especially since you’re driving a rental. It is possible for your car to be struck by lightning while driving.
Although you will generally be safe inside a car with an interior completely enclosed by hard metal, your car may be damaged.
Here are damages that can result from lightning striking a car:
Burn marks along the top or side of the vehicle
Fried electrical components
Fire or melted components
In the end, it’s probably best to wait out the storm if you can—just to be safe.
Rental car insurance
can protect you from having to pay out for damages from storms or other causes the next time you rent a vehicle. The car insurance super app Jerry
can get you set up with personalized coverage in just a few minutes. Just download the Jerry app to text an agent and ask about rental car insurance or call 1-833-445-3779 to speak with someone directly.
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