Glossary / General

aquaplaning

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Aquaplaning is when your car's tires can't grip the road because there's too much water on it. This can make your car slide and be hard to control, especially during heavy rain.

Technical Definition

Aquaplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road due to a layer of water, causing the driver to lose control. It can happen quickly during heavy rain when the water on the road exceeds the tire's ability to disperse it.

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