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Keep tyres in good condition, with correct pressure and sufficient tread.
Keep tyres in good condition, with sufficient tread and the manufacturer’s specified pressure. This helps displace water but does not guarantee that aquaplaning can never occur: speed and water depth also matter. Reduce speed before pooled water when safe, avoid abrupt manoeuvres and do not enter water of unknown depth. Accelerating over standing water increases the risk.
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Accelerate over standing water so that the tyres do not lose contact.
Wear down the tread further to give the tyre more contact area in water.
Keep tyres in good condition, with correct pressure and sufficient tread.
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