During heavy rainfall, aquaplaning occurs on the roads again and again. The ruts and depressions fill with water, the tyres lose grip and the car starts to skid.
This is especially dangerous on the motorway when driving at high speeds.
Many drivers react with panic and lose control of the car. It is not uncommon to end up in a ditch or against a crash barrier. In order to get safely through an aquaplaning situation, it is important to have the right driving behaviour.
Here is how to behave correctly in the event of aquaplaning.

• The most important rules to follow if you suddenly find yourself in an aquaplaning situation with your car are as follows.

• Keep calm, take a deep breath. Panic and hectic movements cause the driver to lose control of the steering wheel.

• Hold the steering wheel firmly and straight with both hands.

• Take your feet off the accelerator and clutch. The vehicle no longer responds as the tyres are no longer in contact with the ground.

• Concentrate on keeping the car on track.

• Do not counter-steer. If the tyres regain traction while spinning, they will hit the crash barrier.

• If you are driving on the motorway, never stop under bridges or on the hard shoulder, even in torrential rain. This increases the risk of accidents.

• Drive slowly and calmly to the next car park and wait there until the rain subsides.