What does 'hydroplaning' mean?
Driving through a flooded road
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When your tires lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water, causing loss of steering and braking control
When your engine overheats in wet weather
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When your windshield wipers fail during rain
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Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up under your tires faster than it can be displaced, causing the tires to ride on a film of water. This results in loss of steering and braking control. Slow down in wet conditions to prevent hydroplaning.
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