How Do You Drive When Hydroplaning In The Rain?
I remember it well … November 26, 1998. My son and I were driving in the rain going about 70mph when I suddenly came up on a large accident. I hit the brakes hard and lost control of my car. It did not respond to the steering wheel and I felt like I was driving on ice. I wound up slamming into the back of an SUV. I learned afterwards that the lack of control and feeling of driving on ice was called Hydroplaning. Hydroplaning is when your tires are spinning so fast that they actually lift off the pavement and drive on top of the water. It is a terrifying experience. This article will tell you what to do if you hydroplane. If your car is hydroplaning, you will actually feel like the tires are skidding all over the road, much like you would do if you ran over ice. You will be extremely terrified. The first step in driving while hydroplaning is to get a grip – calm yourself if possible, and assess your situation. How much room do you have between you and the car in front of you? Is there
