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Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can
if
your
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
a
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
a
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
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
a
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.)
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