Hydroplaning can occur in an instant when driving on wet roads or during heavy rains and can lead to total loss of control and potentially a serious crash. Although it is one of the most common causes of accidents on wet roads, the fact is that hydroplaning is easy to avoid as long as you know what to do and not to do. Therefore, here is all you need to know to avoid this all-too-common condition.
Speed is a factor in most accidents caused by hydroplaning, which means slowing down is the best and easiest thing you can do to avoid it. It’s always best to drive under the speed limit during heavy rains, and you also need to make sure to shut your cruise control off. It’s also best to avoid accelerating too rapidly as this can also cause your tires to lose traction with the road.
The tread on your tires helps to push water away to ensure the rubber remains in contact with the road. However, tires that are bald or too worn down lose this ability, which greatly increases the risk of hydroplaning.
Therefore, if you’re in need of new tires or any other maintenance or servicing, the professional service department at Price Ford of Turlock in Turlock, CA can help to ensure you remain safe on the road.
