After your tires regain traction, continue to decelerate your vehicle and avoid coming to an abrupt stop. Accidents can occur when drivers hydroplane, panic, slam the brakes and move their steering ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The rain over the past week made for dangerous roads in the area. Even the thinnest layer of water or oil can cause a car to lose traction and hydroplane, which raises ...

The “contact patch” on a tire, aka the tread area contacting the road, is about the size of your palm. Anything that keeps your tires from being planted firmly on the roadway, even a thin film of ...

Here's what drivers need to know to stay safe on wet roads.

ST. LANDRY PARISH — Over the last month, storms have appeared nearly every day in Acadiana, and for many drivers, the rain is more than just a nuisance—it can be a hazard. Drivers say having to drive ...

If you’ve ever driven through a heavy California downpour—especially on 680, 580, or 101—you know how quickly a harmless sheen of water can turn into a skid. Hydroplaning happens when your tires ...

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Western Washington has had a dayslong deluge of rainy weather that doesn’t show signs of letting up, according to the National Weather Service. The rain-soaked conditions can have a serious impact on ...

CARSON CITY, Nev. (BRPROUD) – Hydroplaning is real and the Nevada Highway Patrol is providing proof in the video seen below: According to Car and Driver, “Hydroplaning, or aquaplaning, is a dangerous ...