In a heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:
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Rainplaning.
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Hydroplaning.
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Wetplaning.
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Waterplaning.
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Explanation
On a wet surface, tires may lose their grip on the road, a phenomenon known as hydroplaning, which can cause a vehicle to skid. When your vehicle slides on top of a thin layer of water between your tires and the road, you can easily lose control. Remember that tires with low air pressure or worn tread, as well as speeding, increase the risk of hydroplaning.
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