How to handle your vehicle when hydroplaning
- Remain calm and slow down. Avoid the natural urge to slam on your brakes. ...
- Use a light pumping action on the pedal if you need to brake. If you have anti-lock brakes, you can brake normally.
- Once you've regained control of your car, take a minute or two to calm yourself down.
How do you stop hydroplaning?
Tips to avoid hydroplaning
- Don't use cruise control in the rain. ...
- Make sure your tires have adequate tread. ...
- Rotate your tires. ...
- Don't wait until your tires are on their death bed to replace. ...
- Avoid standing water and puddles.
- Drive at a safe speed. ...
- Pay attention to the cars in front of you. ...
- Stay calm.
How do you drive when hydroplaning?
Get a grip on your steering wheel.
While your foot is off the gas pedal, hold the steering wheel firmly and keep your vehicle pointing straight ahead — steer just enough to keep the car moving forward, without jerking your steering wheel in either direction.
