When driving on wet roads at high speed, a wedge of water can build up between the tire and the road surface. The tire loses road contact, and the vehicle is no longer responsive to steering. This phenomenon is known as aquaplaning or hydroplaning.
What causes you to Aquaplane?
Aquaplaning is an issue caused when a layer of water is allowed to build up between a vehicle's tyres and the surface of the road beneath. At this point, the tyres cannot grip on the road and this causes a lack of traction which means the driver loses control and is unable to steer, brake or accelerate.
What should you do when you Aquaplane?
What to do if you aquaplane
- Avoid slamming the brakes. ...
- Slowly and gently ease off the accelerator, making sure you hold the steering wheel straight and steady.
- When you feel yourself gaining more control of the car, brake to bring your speed down.
