23/08/2025
When your tires lose contact with the road surface, you can hydroplane and lose control of your vehicle. If this happens, don't hit the brakes. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down gradually. Here are some other tips to help keep you safe:
Inspect your tires. If your tread isn't very thick, surface is smooth or the gap between tread rows isn't very deep, you are more likely to lose contact with the road during rainy conditions or when you hit puddles or standing water.
Slow down! The faster you go, the less water your tires can scatter away.
Avoid driving in the outer lane where water is more likely to collect, and when possible, try to follow the tire path of the vehicle in front of you.
Avoid driving through large puddles or areas with standing water. If unavoidable, slow down and maintain a steady speed
Avoid turning quickly or hard braking.