1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 175

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 road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle hydroplaning, is it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. But can if your it tires do not have much treador if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of wateris standing on the road. If youcan see reflections from trees, telephone poles or other vehicles, and raindrops "dimple" the water's surface, there could hydroplaning. be Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds.There just isn't a hard and rule about hydroplaning.The fast best advice is to slow down whenit israining. 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 very slowly. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 0 Turn on your low-beam headlamps not just -your parking lamps-- to help make you more visible to others. 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 have your view restricted to by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 0 4-19