Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Rain, Hydroplaning and Driving Automobiles and Trucks on Wet Roads
It's been raining nonstop here in Southern California. Every night on the news serious accidents are being reported. Our incoming phone lines are busy with one client after another calling with accident related questions. Our web site traffic has almost doubled this week because of the bad weather and related accidents and injuries.
This weekend, Lisa had to drive up the 5 Freeway to pickup turkeys from the Second Harvest Food Bank. Together with members of our Rotary Club, she was going to distribute them later that day to several families in South Orange County. It was pouring when she left the house and started to come down even harder as the day went on.
She called me on her way home. I could tell from the sound of her voice that she was nervous.
After picking up the turkeys and heading home, her car began to hydroplane without any warning. The massive amount of rain and water on the freeway resulted in a layer of water preventing the tires of her vehicle from contacting the road surface.
Fortunately, she was able to regain control. She pulled off the freeway and took a slower and safer alternative route home.
It's raining right now. I'm getting set to drive home. I know it's important to share this post…
When driving in rain, snow or ice, remember that hydroplaning accidents are a very real danger. A layer of water on the road can prohibit your car tires from cleanly contacting the road surface.
The loss of friction between your tires and the roadway can result in the driver being unable to safely brake and steer the vehicle. In some instances, a total loss of control happens. Other factors like speeding, improperly balanced or overloaded trucks and worn out or underinflated tires can make hydroplaning even worse.
When the weather's bad, stay home if you can. If you must drive, be careful. Slow down and please drive defensively.
I want to get home in one piece this evening and so I'll be playing it safe behind the wheel. Please remind your family to do the same this holiday season.
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