Driving in the rain can be incredibly dangerous if you aren’t prepared with what to do in the event you lose control or begin hydroplaning. Hydroplaning simply means that your car loses traction on the ground. When it rains, all of the dirt and oil is collected in the water build-up and the car’s tires need to separate and expel it in order to continue moving. When there is too much build up or you’re going to fast, your car will begin hydroplaning. When this happens, you will feel a loss of control of your vehicle, similar to sliding on ice. How you handle hydroplaning depends on the type of car you drive. Here’s what you do:
The first thing to remember is, as always, don’t panic and don’t slam on the brakes. Slamming on the brakes while your car is skidding can cause a spin-out. Don’t accelerate quickly either or you could very easily run your car off the road or into another driver!
If you have front-wheel drive with anti-lock brakes and traction control, find an open space in front of you like the side of the road or an open lane and direct your car there. Then, depress the accelerator just a bit and your car should adjust to the road.
If you have a vehicle with rear-wheel drive and no anti-lock brakes and traction control, you’re going to try to find an open space, like above, and point your car in that direction. Then you’re going to want to ease off of your accelerator but don’t brake. You should regain control.
If you’re skidding, like on snow, you want to turn into the skid and avoid slamming on the brakes. Safe driving!
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