1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 185

Hydroplaning usually happens athigher speeds. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best.adviceis to slow down when it is raining. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.You could lose control the vehicle. of After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddlesor standing water, water cancome in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle. If you can't avoid deep puddles standing water, drive or through them very slowly. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they actually ride on the water. can This can happen if 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. But can if your it tires do not have much tread or if the pressure or in one more is low. It can happen if a lot of water standing on is 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. 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 have your view restricted to by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 4-18