What can hydroplaning during rainy driving lead to?
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High-speed driving in rainy conditions is prone to "hydroplaning" phenomenon, and using the service brake for emergency braking can easily lead to loss of vehicle control, causing skidding or sideslipping. Here are some precautions for driving in the rain: 1. Slow down: Regardless of the road width or condition, drive slowly in the rain, always pay attention to the distance between vehicles ahead and behind, and be mentally prepared to take various emergency measures in advance. Visibility is low in rainy weather, and the field of vision is poor; the emergency performance of the vehicle, such as braking distance, will also be reduced. Therefore, slow down in advance to leave enough time and space to handle situations and ensure safety. 2. Maintain distance: Driving in the rain obstructs vision, so pay attention to maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, always observe the distance ahead and behind, and increase the safety distance. Especially stay away from large vehicles, as they can block your view; also, large vehicles may pass through accumulated water that small cars cannot, and they are likely to splash water waves, interfering with small car driving. 3. Use fog lights in rainy driving: Make full use of fog lights to enhance driving safety in rainy conditions. If necessary, turn on the hazard warning lights so that vehicles behind can always notice the movement ahead. 4. Do not restart after stalling: In heavy rain or stormy weather, some sections may become severely waterlogged in a very short time. If you must wade through water, use a low gear to pass at a constant speed. If the vehicle stalls while moving, do not attempt to restart it. Blindly restarting may cause the engine to be scrapped. After the vehicle stalls, contact a specialized repair shop promptly. Only after the maintenance personnel have inspected the vehicle on-site and confirmed that there is no problem can the vehicle be restarted.
