Driving On Wet Roads - GMC HUMMER EV 2023 Owner's Manual

Review the additional options listed
below the name field. Touch the
checkbox next to the option
description to enable or disable the
option.
Turn on only while switch is held
down: When this option is enabled,
the switch will only operate while
your finger continues to touch and
hold the on-screen switch. This may
be useful for accessories that only
need to be turned on for short
intervals.
Turn on parking lights while switch is
on: When this option is enabled, the
vehicle parking lights will
automatically turn on while the
switch is in use. This may be
particularly useful to use for a light
bar, as it will help ensure your
vehicle remains visible while driving
in low-light conditions with the
headlights off.
5. To save your customizations for the
on-screen switch, touch the BACK icon.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Driving and Operating
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build
up under the vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can happen if the
road is wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it
has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather
driving tips include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in
good shape.
Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir
filled.
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
See Tires 0 314.
Turn off cruise control.
173