1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 180

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous.So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or contact with the road. no Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. Butcan if your it tires do not have much tread if the pressure in one or or more is low. It can happen iflot of water is standing on a the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could be hydroplaning. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when raining. it is Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or i n standing water, water can come through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water thatslightly is lower than the underbody your vehicle.If you of can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 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. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 4-18