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Tires are a vehicle's only point of contact with the road, and they maintain the traction between the road and the car. However, when hydroplaning occurs, the tires may lose contact with the road due to the formation of a water layer between the road and tires. This puts the driver at risk of spinning out of control. In extreme cases, it can cause a rollover.
Hydroplaning is usually caused by a light shower mixed with oils on the road, which forms a slippery layer. However, it can also occur during a heavy rain, creating a layer of water that cannot be dispersed by the tire tread fast enough. This causes the vehicle to lose traction and slide on a thin layer of water.
Although tire treads are meticulously designed to push water away from the tire to prevent hydroplaning, driving on the wet surface increases its possibility. Hydroplaning, otherwise called aquaplaning, manifests in loss of control or steering and braking of a vehicle. Discussed below are the causes of hydroplaning and how to prevent it from happening.
Below are the major causes of hydroplaning below:
Hydroplaning is a dangerous problem. When drivers are not equipped with the right information on what to do in this situation, the result could be catastrophic. Discussed below are some effective techniques for preventing hydroplaning:
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