1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 172

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. much water can build up So under your tires that they can actually on the water. ride This can happen if the road wet enough and you're is going fast enough. When your vehicle hydroplaning, is it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. Butcan if your it tires do not have much tread if the pressurein one or or more is low. It can happenif a lotof 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 fast about hydroplaning. The rule best adviceis to slow down when is raining. it Driving Through Deep Standing Water 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 drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody your vehicle. If you of can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 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. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 4-20