What is Hydroplaning?

We’ve had so much precipitation in Virginia lately most of us feel like we’re going to float away.  Our streams are high, there are puddles in our yards, and the soccer fields look like overfilled sponges. Rain like this means wet roadways and standing water on pavement. It can also mean hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle’s tires encounter more water than it  can displaces.  This causes water to be trapped between the tire and the pavement and for the vehicle to lose traction.  Imagine your vehicle on a set of water skis, you have no brakes and no steering until the the rubber meets the road. It Sounds Dangerous, is it? Most definitely, anytime a driver loses the ability to steer or brake, the chances of an accident involving injury are likely to happen. Is There Anything I can do to Prevent Hydroplaning? Absolutely. Adjusting your driving behavior to match weather and road conditions is always a great first step to preventing…

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