As we say goodbye to the snow we say hello to the rain. We all knew it was coming, the only way we are going to get the pretty flowers is if we let it rain. I guess we will take rain over snow, it’s easier to drive in, right? Wrong! In fact, many of us believe it’s easier to drive in the spring but the truth is rain makes the road very slippery, making it just as dangerous as snow. One thing you want to avoid when driving in the rain is hydroplaning. So what is hydroplaning? Well, it is the skidding or sliding of your vehicle’s tires on a wet surface like the road. And although many of us fear driving in the pouring rain, the truth is the most dangerous part of driving in the rain is in the first ten minutes of a storm. Why? Because when light rain mixes with oil and residue on the road, it becomes a slipping slide for your vehicle. So how do you avoid hydroplaning? Check out our helpful tips below!

How To Avoid Hydroplaning

1. Keep your tires properly inflated
2. Rotate and replace tires when necessary
3. Slow down when roads are wet: the faster you drive, the harder it is for your tires to scatter the water
4. Stay away from puddles and standing water
5. Avoid driving in outer lanes where water tends to accumulate
6. Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you
7. Turn off cruise control
8. Drive in a lower gear
9. Avoid hard braking
10. Try not to make sharp or quick turns