Driving In the Rain
Realise that your car handles very dlfferently in the rain and that quick stops are not as fast
Rain Starts: Trucks and cars leave a layer of oily deposits on the road surface and this accumulates when the road is dry.When it Starts to rain the oily layer will float on the water and be extremely slippery.
Hydroplaning: Normally a cars weight pushes the rainwater away from below your tires. During a heavy rainstorm or when you hit a puddle or water filled grove on the road the water in front of your tires will build up faster than it can be dissipated. This will cause your car to rise up on the water surface and you will slide on the water. If all tires are off the surface you will be hydroplaning and you will have lost all contact with the road. If you are in a curve or turning you will slide into the other lane, a ditch, or tree. You will never forget this experience.
Preventing Hydroplaning: Have tires that are not too worn and slow down especially in a curve. Apply the brakes very lightly and in short intervals. If you do not have anti-lock brakes, avoid using your brakes because the car might skid sideways. With anti-lock brakes brake normally and the computer on the car will automatically pump in short intervals.
If Hydroplaning: Ease the pressure on the gas pedal and steer the car into the direction you want to go. Do not brake or turn suddenly.