1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 172

Hydroplaning Hydroplining is dangerous. So much water can build up under yourtires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if road is wet enough and you're the going fast enough. When your vehicle hydroplaning, is it has little or no contact withthe road. 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 if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can reflections from trees, telephone see 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.The fast best adviceis to slow down when is raining. it Driving Through Deep Standing Water 1 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 very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Besides slowing down, allow some following extra distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, andbe prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" inthe Index.) 0