When driving on wet pavement, your vehicle may hydroplane when you accelerate by stepping on the gas or the brake pedal.
Hydroplaning is caused by the loss of traction between the tires and the road due to excessive water, ice, or snow and can happen for a few different reasons:
- Low tire tread depth or excessive amounts of water, snow, or ice
- Driving at higher speeds through rain or snow
If any of the vehicle's tires lose contact with the road in slick conditions, you'll notice the car start to slide sideways. This happens because when it spins without traction, it puts less pressure on its outer side and draws water into the space between the tire and pavement, called hydroplaning.
Get your tires inspected at our service center today, and stay safe on the road.
