Hydroplaning happens when:
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One of your tires goes flat, causing the others to skid.
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Your vehicle slides on top of a thin layer of water between your tires and the road.
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Your tires throw water to the rear, causing problems for the vehicles behind.
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The tires of the car ahead cause sheets of water to splash on your vehicle.
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Explanation
Hydroplaning may occur in a heavy rain, when your tires ride on a film of water, losing contact with the road. The best way to prevent hydroplaning is to slow down. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should take your foot off the gas pedal, keep the steering wheel straight (if possible), and hold the wheel firmly until your tires are gripping the road again.
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