It is always important to slow down when driving in poor weather conditions. One of the biggest threats is hydroplaning. Our team at MINI of Burlington in Shelburne, VT would like you to consider these preventative measures.
Topping the list of ways to prevent hydroplaning is taking care of your tires. Ensuring all four tires have good tread must remain a priority. Tires with sufficient tread will cause water on the road to scatter, which results in better traction. Tires with little tread can contribute to hydroplaning because there are no grooves to disperse the water.
Another way to prevent hydroplaning is to keep a safe distance between you and other vehicles, which is necessary because it takes longer to stop when the road is wet. It can take twice as long to completely stop when it’s raining as it takes on a sunny day when the roads are dry.
