Hydroplaning is when:
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Your tires start to ride up on the water and lose all contact with the road.
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Your brakes stop working due to wet conditions.
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Heavy rain forces you to move to the right side of the road and stop.
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Splash and spray from large trucks reduce visibility.
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Explanation
If you drive too fast on wet roads, your tires can begin to move over the surface of the water without making contact with the road surface, a phenomenon known as hydroplaning. When this happens, you lose control over your vehicle because the tires are not gripping the road. This is especially dangerous if your tires have little or no tread.
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