On the Arrive Alive website we find important information on Safe Driving in Heavy Rains and Driving in Bad Weather. Our drivers often fail to adjust their driving during these conditions, resulting in many crashes blames on “Aquaplaning”.
But what is Aquaplaning and what should we do about it? We would like to share an Infographic presented to us by First Aid Wheels who describes Aquaplaning as follows:
“Aquaplaning (aka hydroplaning) occurs when a car’s tyres grip surface water instead of the road. This could badly affect the control that a driver would have over their vehicle and, if it does happen, it’s crucial to slow down gently and steer in the direction of the road.”
[45 Miles per hour in the infographic is about 70km/h]
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– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 5, 2019