Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive more slowly in these conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and standing or flowing water.

Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water may build up under the tires so they effectively ride on the water. This can occur if the road is wet enough and you are driving fast enough. When a vehicle hydroplanes, it has little or no contact with the road.

There are no hard and fast rules about hydroplaning. The best advice is to reduce speed when the road is wet.

Other Wet Weather Driving Tips

In addition to slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:

• Allow extra following distance.
• Proceed with Caution
• Keep the windshield wiper blades in good condition.
• Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
• Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires.
• Turn off cruise control.