Why? That just looked intentional.
this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2025
17 points (90.5% liked)
Facepalm
619 readers
2 users here now
Anything that makes you apply your hand to your face.
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
Hydroplaning is terrifying. A more experienced driver can sometimes handle a situation like this, but generally you just have to wait for your tires to regain traction. Slamming the brakes or harshly turning the wheel is a recipe for disaster. Let off the gas and ease the wheel into the desired direction, hope you regain control before a turn or a impact like this.
My dad had me go into a icy parkinglot when i started driving to simulate situations like this. Its really the only way to understand what to do in my opinion. Even having had it explained to me, your instincts take over and are bound to make a mistake if it is your first time losing traction.
ABS and ESP should help a bit, but can only do so much
ABS and ESP have no power here if there's no traction available. They can help get the vehicle back under control once that happens though.
Wide flat sports tires are shit on wet roads. Once they start to hydroplane you're just along for the ride.