Important Steps to Take if You Hydroplane

A good defensive driver is always on the lookout for road hazards. One regularly occurring hazard is a road that is slippery when wet. A car hitting such a surface at even a moderate speed may find itself hydroplaning.  Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins riding atop a wet surface. The vehicle tires no longer

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