Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:
• Allow extra following distance.
• Pass with caution.
• Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
• Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
• Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires .
• Turn off cruise control.
See also:
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, keep it clean by washing it often.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight and use a car washing soap.
Notice: Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum base ...
Outside Convex Mirror
WARNING:
A convex mirror can make things, like other
vehicles, look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the ...
When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem
with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure ...