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	Hydroplaning (road vehicle) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hydroplaning (sometimes aquaplaning) in a road vehicle is an effect similar to planing in a boat.
		A layer of water between the rubber tires of a road vehicle and the road surface (or between airplane wheels and the runway) reduces the friction with the tires.
		In a typical hydroplaning situation, increasing water pressure in front of the wheel means that the amount of water being dispersed by the tread is less than the amount being forced under the wheel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hydroplaning_(road_vehicle) (913 words)

	Controlling Speed or dealing with stopping a vehicle
		Vehicle Braking distance is the distance it takes the vehicle to stop once you hit the brakes.
		Traction is the friction between the tires and the road.
		Hydroplaning is more likely if tire pressure is low or the tread is worn.
	www.siu.edu /~ritzel/courses/302s/vehicle/totalstoppingdistance.htm (1080 words)

	Smart Motorist - Driving In the Rain - Hydraplaning - Aquaplaning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Rain is most dangerous when it falls after a long, dry spell on to roads that have become polished and smooth: the rain blends with oil and rubber-dust deposits on the road surface to form a highly dangerous skid mixture.
		Hydroplaning (called aquaplaning in Europe and Asia) occurs when water on the roadway accumulates in front of your vehicle's tires faster that the weight of your vehicle can push it out of the way.
		Hydroplaning science - Hydroplaning is the result of your tires moving quickly across a wet surface - so fast that they do not have sufficient time to channel that moisture away from the center of the tire.
	www.smartmotorist.com /rai/rai.htm (3074 words)

	CalACT
		HYDROPLANING: Hydroplaning occurs when there is so much water on the street surface that tires lose all traction and the vehicle begins to skid or surf uncontrollably along the road.
		Included in this training is on-the-road training, where they take their drivers to specific spots on specific roads and point out hazards, such as a stop sign located at the bottom of a steep road, or areas where the road is liable to ice up.
		MTA equips their vehicles with window cleaning equipment due to the salt in the air and mud on the roads.
	www.calact.org /art2000/winter1.htm (1069 words)

	Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2003-19 \| CDC/NIOSH
		The victim responded to the call in his POV and was heading east on a two-lane paved road, toward the fire department, when, according to the State Police report, he drove over a large pool of water which caused him to hydroplane and lose control.
		Although the victim’s speed at the time of the hydroplaning and subsequent crash is unknown, shortly before the crash, he had passed a vehicle that was traveling at approximately 40 mph, thus he likely was going in excess of 40 mph.
		To avoid hydroplaning, the driver must be aware of the environmental conditions that increase the potential for this event such as a heavy downpour or standing water on the road.
	www.cdc.gov /niosh/fire/reports/face200319.html (1164 words)

	DicksonSt.com All-Weather Driving Tips
		Once the vehicle is straight, release the clutch or shift to drive, apply gentle accelerator pressure so that the engine speed matches the road speed, and accelerate smoothly to a safe speed.
		Hydroplaning happens when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car's weight can push it out of the way.
		To avoid hydroplaning, keep your tires properly inflated, maintain good tread on your tires and replace them when necessary, slow down when roads are wet, and stay away from puddles.
	www.genesisny.net /Dicksonst/Driving.htm (1900 words)

	Hydroplaning Tyres on Wet Roads - MotorPoint (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		You're driving on a wet stretch of road and all of a sudden it feels as though your vehicle has a mind of its own.
		Of course, your vehicle isn't possessed; it has "caught a wave." You're hydroplaning — your tyres are no longer in direct contact with the road as they are riding on top of the water that has pooled on the road.
		Hydroplaning can occur when a combination of speed, tyre wear, tyre inflation or the depth of water on the pavement causes the tyres to lose traction.
	www.motorpoint.com.au /hydroplaning.asp (826 words)

	Controlling Speed
		This is the distance your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
		Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph if there is a lot of water.
		Vehicles going the same direction at the same speed are not likely to run into one another.
	www.lowestpricetrafficschool.com /handbooks/cdl/en/2/6 (1387 words)

	hydroplaning
		Since hydroplaning can result in a complete loss of traction and vehicle control, you should always reduce speed, paying attention to the traffic around you.
		The rear end of your vehicle may feel a little squirrelly (loose, giving you the sensation that it has moved to one side or the other), especially in a high crosswind.
		If your vehicle’s tires are still in partial contact with the road surface, you should be able to regain control of the vehicle in the same way that you would on snow or ice.
	www.engr.pitt.edu /ssc/hydroplaning.html (523 words)

	Spotter Safety Guide
		Hydroplaning is a major area of concern, and if there is any doubt about the situation, the first response should be to slow down and exercise good judgment.
		Water on the roads deep enough to cause hydroplaning may not be obviously visible, so caution must be exercised on any wet roads.
		In fact, loss of control of the vehicle on wet roads is possible even when hydroplaning is not involved, if the vehicle is moving too fast for the conditions.
	www.okarkskywarn.org /spottersafety2.asp (288 words)

	NPRM on TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FMVSS No. 138
		The conditions that influence hydroplaning include speed, tire design, tread depth, water depth on the road, load on the tires, and inflation pressure.
		When a vehicle is overloaded, (too much weight is added for the suspension, axle, and tire systems to carry) and the tires are under-inflated, there is an increased risk of tire failures.
		Fatal crash involvements in multi-vehicle crashes on wet roads and fatal crashes with pedestrians and bicyclists were significantly reduced.
	www.nhtsa.dot.gov /cars/rules/rulings/TPMS_FMVSS_No138/part5.6.html (1124 words)

	Hydroplaning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		With boats, planing or hydroplaning is a method by which a hull skims over the surface of the water, rather than plowing through it.
		With rubber wheeled vehicles, aquaplaning, planing or hydroplaning is a cause of loss of steering control when a layer of water prevents direct contact between the tires and the road surface.
		Hydroplane is also a technical term for a submarine wing used to help control depth, analogous to the elevators on the tail of an aircraft.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hydroplaning (199 words)

	Time Off
		In bad weather, you should certainly use other vehicles to help you follow the twists and turns of the road, but you also need an extra large buffer zone to compensate for the conditions.
		Hydroplaning occurs when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car's weight can move it out of the way.
		To avoid hydroplaning, slow down when the roads are wet, and stay away from puddles.
	www.tinkertakeoff.com /article.htm?intRecID=610 (959 words)

	Defensive Driving Rule #29: Check for Hydroplaning
		Hydroplaning is what happens when the tread on your tires cannot channel all the rain-water out from under your tires - or, from under each patch of tire that is supposed to be resting on the road and providing you with traction.
		When hydroplaning, those tire patches are riding on a layer of water instead of pavement.
		Remember that not hydroplaning means your tread is removing all of the water that gets between your tires and the road surface (channeling it away).
	www.roadtripamerica.com /DefensiveDriving/Rule29.htm (536 words)

	The National Road Safety Foundation
		Heavy Rains not only diminish visibility, they increase the risk of hydroplaning: when a car traveling at high speeds actually lifts and travels on a thin layer of water that forms between the tire and the road.
		Stay to the center of the road to avoid deep water and run-off areas, which can pull you off the road.
		Generally, the car pulls in the direction of the blown tire or, if the rear tire is blown, the car may fishtail from side to side.
	www.nationalroadsafety.org /quicksafety/intotheelements.html (675 words)

	This manual gives you information on safe driving rules and practices to help you become a safe driver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		However, vehicles of this size are included in the CDL program only if they are: (1) Designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver, or (2) Used to transport hazardous materials in quantities requiring placarding under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 172, Subpart F).
		Some high-speed roads have minimum speed limits and you are required to travel at least this fast so as not to be a hazard to other drivers.
		The vehicle you are passing may change lanes suddenly or on a two-lane road, an oncoming vehicle may appear suddenly.
	www.state.nm.us /tax/pubs/mvddrvrs.htm (18138 words)

	Tips On Driving
		Your car is hydroplaning, a condition in which your tires begin to ride up on a film of water and lose contact with the road.
		You’re travelling down a road that is dotted with snow and patches of ice, on a blustery winter night.
		Motor vehicle accidents are the number-one killer of children under the age of 5 in the United States.
	www.firsteagle.com /tod.htm (2477 words)

	Hydroplaning - The Hidden Danger of Driving In the Wet
		Of course, your vehicle isn't possessed; it has "caught a wave." You're hydroplaning – your tires are no longer in direct contact with the road as they are riding on top of the water that has pooled on the road.
		Hydroplaning can occur when a combination of speed, tire wear, tire inflation or the depth of water on the pavement causes the tires to lose traction.
		At higher speeds (50 mph and higher), the wedge of water in front of the tires may pass under the tires and the tires will ride on a cushion of water –; resulting in possible complete loss of traction.
	www.whatprice.co.uk /car/hydroplaning.html (762 words)

	Manitoba Public Insurance > Driving Tips
		In cases where the tires are excessively worn (bald tires) or underinflated, or the water is very deep, you may still hydroplane at slower speeds.
		At higher speeds (70 km/h and higher), the wedge of water in front of the tires may pass under the tires and the tires will ride on a cushion of water.
		As soon as the tires regain contact with the road surface, brake gently to reduce your speed, re-engage the transmission, resume driving at a slower speed and turn off the hazard lights.
	www.mpi.mb.ca /english/dr_tips/hydroplaning.html (196 words)

	Hydroplaning, Wet tires Hydroplaning
		stretch of road and all of a sudden it feels as though your
		riding on top of the water that has pooled on the road.
		Hydroplaning can occur when a combination of speed, tire wear,
	www.habibintl.com /shopping/hydroplaning.htm (586 words)

	Defensive Driving Rule #25: Maintain Your Vehicle's Tires
		Taking good care of your vehicle can pay cash dividends, and you'll be much less likely to get stranded out on the road where you'd be vulnerable to a variety of calamities.
		Your automaker designed the suspension and handling of your vehicle for a particular size tire, inflated to a specific pressure.
		A tire is made for any number of vehicles and different pressures (up to the maximum) are required for different applications.
	www.roadtripamerica.com /DefensiveDriving/Rule25.htm (538 words)

	The online CDL Commercial Driver's License speed
		The water is often deep enough to cause hydroplaning.
		Or, the wheels may keep their traction and the vehicle rolls over.
		This site is meant to enhance your learning of the Rules of the Road and is not intended to replace the Drivers Manual supplied by the Motor Vehicle Department of your State.
	drivingrules.net /cdl/cdlsecb/b6speed.htm (1187 words)

	Escondido Police Department - Safety Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When your car hydroplanes it is actually riding on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road.
		If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock brake system, it will help to prevent a locked wheel skid and significantly improve braking ability in wet weather.
		Park with any portion of your vehicle on the roadway when it is practical to pull off completely.
	www.ci.escondido.ca.us /police/safety/vehicle/weather (335 words)

	Tires: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
		A great deal is expected from our tires and the vehicle’s well being — not to mention our own — depends upon how well they do their job.
		How the vehicle performs, rides, corners and brakes depends upon the choice of tire with which it is equipped.
		The “P” stands for passenger vehicle tires, “205” refers to the nominal width of the tire in millimeters, “70” refers to the aspect ratio (ratio of the tire’s height to its width), “R” means radial and “14” refers to the wheel rim’s diameter.
	www.businessweek.com /autos/content/jul2006/bw20060711_012653.htm (2680 words)

	NASCAR.com - Hydroplaning - February 19, 2004
		In this case the term refers to a phenomenon that occurs on rain covered roads.
		The result can be loss of steering control, with the vehicle acting as if it were on ice, says the Car Care Council.
		Also, considering that even with the best of tires can lose traction on a slippery wet road surface, pay attention to the condition of your tires.
	www.nascar.com /2004/auto/cct/02/19/hydroplaning (242 words)

	BFGoodrich Tires \| Tire Catalog \| Off-Road
		Compare tires by clicking on "Show Grid" or check the box beside each tire (up to four tires) and click "Compare".
		Maximized “aired-down” traction and steering control in deep dirt, mud and sand; more aggressive appearance; reduced noise; minimized hydroplaning†
		Call BFGoodrich® tires directly at 1-877-788-8899 and our expert staff will gladly help you find the right tire for your vehicle and driving needs.
	www.bfgoodrichtires.com /catalog/off-road/5.html (421 words)

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