As soon as the first drops hit your windshield, slow your speed considerably. It is best to drive five to ten miles slower than the speed limit, even slower in heavy rain or windy conditions.
Sudden increases in speed, such as those required to pass, put you at a greater danger of hydroplaning. Avoid sudden accelerations at all costs. Keeping your tires in tune will also help prevent your car from hydroplaning on wet roads. This is particularly important for drivers who live in areas of the country with frequent rainfall. Replace your tires regularly. Driving on slick or bald tires can be detrimental on wet roadways. If you were to begin hydroplaning while driving with the cruise control on, it will take additional time for you to disable the function before beginning to regain control of your vehicle.
Try to avoid any place on the roadway that you can see has collected water. You can also measure tread depth with a tread depth measuring gauge, as shown in the accompanying photo. They're available at auto parts stores and at some tire dealers. Moreover, tires tend to wear unevenly, so check all of the grooves.
If only one groove is under the legal minimum, it's best to replace the tire. Rotating your tires regularly ensures even wear. A tire with adequate tread depth will always resist hydroplaning better than one that's worn out. The design of a tire's tread, called the tread pattern, is not an accurate visual indicator of its ability to resist hydroplaning.
That's why Car and Driver has run instrumented tests on various types of tires in identical controlled conditions and on the same car to reach an accurate comparison. Tire Rack also does independent tire testing. Wet performance isn't a one-size-fits-all measurement, either.
Various rubber compounds deliver different amounts of traction depending on temperature and road surface. Even the same model of tire can perform differently in different sizes and on different vehicles. The one constant that you can rely on is that a tire with adequate tread depth will always resist hydroplaning better than an identical tire with less than the minimum acceptable amount of tread depth.
There are two things you can do to minimize the chance that your vehicle will hydroplane: maintain proper tire pressure and keep your vehicle's speed appropriate to conditions on wet roads.
Underinflated tires can be more prone to hydroplaning, while badly overinflated tires can reduce grip in any situation. Driving fast increases the rate at which your tires must pump water, and if you exceed your tires' capability, unless you're a Formula 1 driver whose tires can disperse up to 17 gallons per second at triple-digit speeds , you'll hydroplane. So just slow down, and despite your inner child telling you to hit every puddle, maybe try to avoid standing water when you safely can.
This will reduce the possibility that you'll hydroplane, and lessen the severity of the event if you do. The condition of the road surface also influences hydroplaning. A modern, well-paved road is crowned and pitches toward the shoulders to assist in water evacuation. If you would like to discuss your case with one of our dedicated injury lawyers, please call or contact us online today.
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What Causes a Vehicle to Hydroplane? What Are the Risks of Hydroplaning? How to Avoid a Hydroplaning Accident Your initial reaction when you sense your car hydroplaning is crucial. Some of the contributing factors to hydroplaning include: [1]. No matter how safe of a driver you are, hydroplaning can still happen. There are additional ways to keep yourself safe when hydroplaning — and to minimize your chances of hydroplaning in the first place:.
Keep in mind that hydroplaning can occur at any time you are driving in wet conditions.
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