1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 164

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