How to Handle Hydroplaning in a Vehicle?

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Hydroplaning is prone to occur when driving in rainy weather. Below is a detailed introduction to handling methods: 1. Steady the steering wheel: Typically, when a front-wheel-drive vehicle hydroplanes, due to the heavier front body, the rear wheels hydroplane first. At this time, the vehicle's tracking is still acceptable. As long as you hold the steering wheel firmly and wait for the speed to decrease until traction is regained, you can escape the danger. 2. Ease off the accelerator and gradually decelerate: When driving at high speed in the rain, do not brake harshly. In fact, abruptly releasing the accelerator is also not advisable, as its effect is equivalent to harsh braking. When the vehicle speed (tire rolling speed) exceeds this critical speed, the tire's drainage function cannot meet the demand, and hydroplaning will occur. Moreover, the higher the vehicle speed (tire rolling speed), the more likely hydroplaning is to occur.