Hydroplaning 101: Why Cars Lose Grip On Wet Roads
• Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road due to a layer of water, leading to loss of control.
• Key factors contributing to hydroplaning include speed, water depth, and inadequate tire tread.
• To recover from hydroplaning, ease off the gas, steer into the skid, and wait for tires to regain traction before gently straightening and braking.
Hydroplaning: Losing control on wet roads
Hydroplaning is a dangerous phenomenon that occurs when a vehicle's tires encounter more water than they can scatter. This results in a thin layer of water building between the tire and the road surface, causing the tires to lose contact with the road. When this happens, the driver loses steering and braking control, leading to a potentially hazardous situation.
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