07/11/2025
🚨 AQUAPLANING — It Happens Quicker Than You Think! 🚗💦
We’ve all been there — that sudden moment when your tyres hit a patch of water and your steering feels light, almost like you’re floating. That’s aquaplaning — and it can happen even at 60 km/h with worn tyres or heavy rain.
Here’s a quick reminder that could save a life 👇
✅ What to DO:
Stay calm — don’t panic.
Ease off the accelerator gently.
Hold your steering wheel straight and steady.
Wait until your tyres grip again before braking lightly.
❌ What NOT to DO:
Don’t slam your brakes.
Don’t yank the steering wheel.
Don’t hit the accelerator.
Don’t use cruise control in the rain.
💡 Prevention is everything:
Check your tyre tread and pressure regularly.
Slow down in wet weather — especially right after it starts raining.
Avoid puddles and drive in the tracks of the car ahead.
One small slip-up on a wet road can change everything. Take that extra bit of care — for yourself, your passengers, and everyone else out there. 🌧️🙏
