1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 230

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they actually ride on the water. can This can happenif the roadis wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle hydroplaning, is it has little or no contact with road. the Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. Butcan if your it tires do not have much tread if the pressure in one or or if more is low. It can happen a lot of water is standing on the road.If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could hydroplaning. be Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn't a hard and rule about hydroplaning. fast The best adviceis to slow down when israining. it Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody your vehicle.If you of can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them veryslowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 0 4-19