How to Handle Hydroplaning of Motor Vehicles on Highways in Rainy Weather?
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When a motor vehicle experiences hydroplaning on a highway during rainy weather, the speed should be reduced promptly. Below are the relevant details: 1. Hydroplaning Phenomenon: Hydroplaning occurs when a car is traveling at high speed on a highway with a thin layer of water, causing the tires to lose direct contact with the road surface and slide due to the water film effect. 2. Critical Speed: The speed at which a car begins to "hydroplane" is known as the critical speed. The critical speed varies depending on factors such as tire pressure, the shape and wear of the tire contact area, the depth of the water on the road, the vehicle's weight, and the condition of the road surface. Hydroplaning can occur at different critical speeds corresponding to various water depths on the road.