[Car Tips] How to Prevent and Recover from Hydroplaning

[ProAuto]

Now,we are in the rainy season. Let's know about the basics about hydroplaning to prevent & recover from it.

=What is Hydroplaning=

The term hydroplaning is commonly used to refer to the skidding or sliding of a cars tires across a wet surface.

Hydroplaning occurs when a tire encounters more water than it can scatter. Water pressure in the front of the wheel pushes water under the tire, and the tyre is then separated from the road surface by a thin film of water and loses traction. The result is loss of steering, braking and power control.

Hydroplaning can occur on any wet road surface, however, the first 10 minutes of a light rain can be the most dangerous. When light rain mixes with oil residue on the road surface, it creates slippery conditions that can cause vehicles, especially those traveling speeds in excess of 35 mph, to hydroplane. This can be a deadly combination for the driver and surrounding motorists.

=How To Prevent Hydroplaning=

• Reduce your Speed
  Most automobile safety experts agree that hydroplaning is most likely to occur at speeds greater than thirty-five miles per hour. 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.
• Properly and Regularly Rotate and Balance your Tyres
  Keeping your tyres in tune will also help prevent your car from hydroplaning on wet roads (rotate every 10,000km at least). It is advisable to have your vehicle’s tyres rotated and balanced every other time you have your oil changed, approximately every seven to ten thousand miles.
• Choose High Quality Tyres that are Designed to Prevent Hydroplaning
  This is particularly important for drivers who live in areas of the country with frequent rainfall. Replace your tyres regularly. Driving on slick or bald tyres can be detrimental on wet roadways.
• No Cruising in the Rain
  Never use your vehicle’s cruise control function while it is raining or while driving on wet roads. 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

=How To Recover from Hydroplaning=

• Immediately take your foot off of the accelerator. Never use your brakes to respond to hydroplaning. Sudden braking on a wet roadway can cause your car to skid completely out of control.
• Although it may seem contradictory, gently turn your steering wheel in the direction your car is hydroplaning. This will help your tyres realign with the direction your vehicle is travelling and assist you in regaining steering control.
• Wait to feel the tyres reconnect with the surface of the road. It will be obvious to the driver when the vehicle has driven out of the hydroplaning situation.
• After successfully recovering from hydroplaning on a wet road, you may need to pull over and take a few moments to recover and calm down from this terrifying event.

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Credit :

http://driving-tests.org/beginner-drivers/how-to-prevent-recover-hydroplaning/

http://www.safemotorist.com/articles/hydroplaning_basics.aspx

Edited June 18, 2016 by ProAuto

[Bill97]

Replace tires every 10,000 km??? Got to be a tire salesman bs.

[Don Mega]

Replace tires every 10,000 km??? Got to be a tire salesman bs.

yeah thats a bit <deleted> for sure.

Even the links dont say anything about changing tyres at 10,000km.

[ProAuto]

Replace tires every 10,000 km??? Got to be a tire salesman bs.

I'm so sorry. I put the sentence in the wrong paragraph. I intended to inform rotation should be done every 10,000km.

The sentence is now revised. Thank you for notification.

[augustwest]

Drive on black ice,hydro planing is a cinch after that