Autumn showers are here, and your car could be at risk of hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning occurs when the tires of your vehicle begin to glide on top of standing water instead of making contact with the road's surface. This sudden loss of traction makes steering very difficult and can put you at risk for losing control of your vehicle. We generally think this is only a risk during a heavy downpour or when driving through standing water. What many people don't realize is that another situation at high risk for hydroplaning is at the very beginning of a rain, when roads are only damp but the dust and oil on the road's surface mixes with the water causing slippery conditions and a real possibility of hydroplaning.