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.
Some
Other Rainy Weather
Tips
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Turn on your low-beam headlamps
--
not just your
parking lamps
--
to help make you more visible to
others.
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.)
City
Driving
One of the biggest problems
with
city streets
is
the
amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic signals.
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