Slip Sliding Away...

Have you ever been riding along minding you're own business

and the out of nowhere BOOM, Mother Nature wants to play?

Imagine your're driving along rain comes pouring down

and all of a sudden the song by Carrie Underwood (Jesus Take The Wheel) starts playing in your mind.

Welcome to hydroplaning 101

I'm gonna give you some pointers on first how to avoid them 

And then how to correctly get out of the sucker without having to change your underwear.

But first let's find out what Hydroplaning is .

What is Hydroplaning?

The term hydroplaning is commonly used to refer to the skidding or sliding of a cars tires across a wet surface. Hydroplaning occurs when a tire encounters more water than it can scatter. Water pressure in the front of the wheel pushes water under the tire, and the tire is then separated from the road surface by a thin film of water and loses traction. The result is loss of steering, braking and power control.

Rubber tires have tread (grooves) that are designed to channel water from beneath the tire. This creates higher friction with the road surface and can help prevent or minimize instances of hydroplaning.

When does Hydroplaning Occur?

Hydroplaning can occur on any wet road surface, however, the first 10 minutes of a light rain can be the most dangerous.

When light rain mixes with oil residue on the road surface, it creates slippery conditions that can cause vehicles, especially those traveling speeds in excess of 35 mph, to hydroplane. This can be a deadly combination for the driver and surrounding motorists.

The chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident increases during poor weather conditions such as fog, rain, ice and snow. However, it isn’t necessarily the pounding rain and blinding snow that are the most dangerous; it is the slick conditions that drivers aren’t prepared for.

How do I Avoid Hydroplaning?

The following are important tips to avoid hydroplaning:

Keep your tires properly inflated

Rotate and replace tires when necessary ( tread depth tread depth tread depth)

Slow down when roads are wet: the faster you drive, the harder it is for your tires to scatter the water

Stay away from puddles and standing water

Avoid driving in outer lanes where water tends to accumulate

Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you

Turn off cruise control

Drive in a lower gear

Avoid hard braking

Try not to make sharp or quick turns

If ya have any questions or concerns about your tires come by Triple T Tire 

We'll be glad to help 

Tell Them Ronnie B sent ya