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Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up

under your tires that they can actually ride on the

water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and

you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is

hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.

Hydroplaning does not happen often. But it can if your

tires do not have 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 is not 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 cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water,

drive through them very slowly.

Driving Through Flowing Water

{CAUTION:

Flowing or rushing water creates strong

forces. If you try to drive through ﬂowing

water, as you might at a low water crossing,

your vehicle can be carried away. As little as

six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a

smaller vehicle. If this happens, you and

other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not

ignore police warning signs, and otherwise be

very cautious about trying to drive through

ﬂowing water.

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

• 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 on page 5-46.

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