As monsoon rains lash Hyderabad, experts and police warn of hydroplaning which is a dangerous road hazard where vehicles lose grip on wet surfaces. The phenomenon affects all vehicle types and can lead to serious accidents.

Hyderabad: Rainy season brings with it many dangers for motorists on roads. One such situation is known as ‘hydroplaning’ or ‘aquaplaning’, a road hazard that can cause vehicles to lose grip and control on wet surfaces.

When a vehicle’s tyres lose contact with the road’s surface, due to water building between them, the situation is termed as hydroplaning.

Hydroplaning creates a thin film that prevents proper contact between a vehicle tyre and the road surface and leads to sudden loss of steering and braking control, often at higher speeds or with worn-out tyres.

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