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have enough time and distance to regain control. If you have to negotiate a curve or stop for an intersection you may have to make some very fast decisions, but the main theme remains the same. Decelerate slowly. If you must change direction make very small corrections with the steering wheel as you decelerate. If you noticed your vehicle hydroplaning as soon as it began to, you should only have to slow down a little before you regain control. As soon as you do regain control, you can proceed normally through the rest of the curve or toward the intersection.

If your vehicle starts to fish tale or skid, keep slowly decelerating while you point your front wheels in the direction you want to go. As soon as your tires regain contact with the road, your vehicle will move in the direction they are pointed.

How can you keep from hydroplaning? You must know your vehicles capabilities. The lighter your vehicle, the wider your tires, the shallower the tread (as in worn tires ), the faster you drive and the more water on the road surface are several reasons that make hydroplaning easier.

Once you understand at what speed your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should remain below that speed in wet conditions. However, if you do go too fast, at least now you know what to do if your car hydroplanes.

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