Aquaplaning advice

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321boost

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Saturday 8th December 2018
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I know slowing down in rain is the best way to avoid aquaplaning but when you do happen to be in a situation can someone tell me what aquaplaning feels like in these types of cars and how to handle once you do start to aquaplane:

(With and without traction control,abs, whatever other stability wizardry exists)

1. Front engine rwd
2. Front engine fwd
3. Mid engine rwd
4. Mid engine awd/4wd
5. Front engine awd/4wd

I know when you do aquaplane, the car feels lighter and also decelerates but what to look out for just as it starts to happen, other than the dips in the road and standing water? What can save you? What do you do when the car starts to slide sideways? Do you try to put a full counter lock on in anticipation that it will slide more or just what’s needed? Thanks.

Edited by 321boost on Saturday 8th December 13:15


Edited by 321boost on Saturday 8th December 13:16