aquaplaning is no joke. I kana many times last time at federal highway when I used semi slick on my old ride



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How do I avoid aquaplaning?

Firstly, be vigilent and attentive when you're driving in the wet - unseen areas of standing water can cause an unexpected surprise. If you drive into an unseen wet area, and your car does begin to aquaplane, there are a number of steps you can follow to reduce the risk of an accident:

• Gently lift off the accelerator and try to stay calm and measured in your next actions.
• This will softly slow your car's momentum and allow the tyre to regain grip in a progressive way – this will help you avoid the rubber 'biting' suddenly, which could potentially result in sending you into a skid or spin.
• Feed the steering wheel slowly and steadily and gently brush the brakes if the car continues to show no sign of returning control.

These are reactionary measures, however we maintain that the best way to avoid aquaplaning is through preparation:

• Ensure your tyres have a healthy amount more than the legal 1.6mm of tread on them – british motoring organisations tend to recommend a minimum of 2mm • Ensure the tyre pressures are checked, to see if they’re inflated correctly. If they are not, be sure to top them up or reduce them as necessary.
• Once on the move, if you see a flooded piece of road up ahead, gently decelerate to a safe speed and try to move into a safer, clearer area of the road if it is safe to do so.
• Adjust your speed to the road conditions ahead, and avoid deep floods - they can not only cause aquaplaning but serious damage to your car if navigated too quickly.

It can be easy to find yourself aquaplaning in these terrible, wet conditions - use these hints and tips to stay safe!
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