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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning usually happens
.at higher
s.peeds. There
just isn't a hard and
fast
rule
about hydroplanirgi The.
best advice is to slow down whenit is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing
Watw
NOTICE:
If
you drive too quickly through deep puddles or
standing, water; water
can
come in through your
engine's air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never driv.e through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If'you
can't avoid deep puddles
or
standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Some 0the.r Rainy Weat
Besides s l o w i ~ ~ g
down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when
you pass
another vehicle,. Allow yourself
more
dear
room
ahead,
and be prepared
to
have y ~ u r view restricted
by mad spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
"Tires" in the Index.)
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