1995 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 163

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually on the water. ride This can happenif the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with road. the Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But can if your it tires haven't much tread or the pressure in one or if more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles, or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn't a hard and rule about hydroplaning.The fast best adviceis to slow down when is raining. it Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your parking lamps -- to help make you more visible to others. Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires'' inthe Index.) 4-17