Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous.
So
much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
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This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it
has
little or
no
contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.
But
it can if your
tires haven’t much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road. If
you
can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly damage your
.
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you
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through them very slowly.
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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Besides slowing down, allow
some
extra following
distance. And be especially careful when
you
pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared
to
have your view restricted
by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
(See
“Tires” in the Index.)
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