High speeds and bad tires can contribute to hydroplaning
Friday, May 18, 2007
Dear Tom and Ray: I have a history of hydroplaning. I slid and rolled over in a GMC Jimmy while making a sharp right turn during a rainstorm. I also have hydroplaned in a Jeep Cherokee while driving in a light drizzle and going in a perfectly straight line. I now own a Honda Civic. As I will obviously be driving in the rain once more, what is the best strategy for not letting it slide around? I had thought that not turning too fast would be a grand solution, until the Jeep incident. Any thoughts on the matter? Thanks!
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