Heavy rain clouds can turn a common route into a dangerous area for drivers.
One of the most dangerous phenomena is called the so - planned, or hydroplaneting, when a layer of water is formed between tires and asphalt.
In such conditions, tires may lose effective contact with the road, significantly reducing the driver's ability to drive or control the vehicle.
The American Automobile Association, The AAA, warns that the instinctative response to strong braking could exacerbate the situation.
According to advice published by the AAAA, if the car begins to slide over water, the driver should gradually release the gas pedal and avoid sudden steering movements.
Keeping the wheel under control and gentle direction towards the desired trajectory is also recommended.
Speed is an important factor.
The faster the vehicle moves, the harder it becomes to remove water from the tire surface.
Exploited tires add to the risk.
The AAA recommends reducing speed, increasing distance from vehicle forward, and avoiding automatic speed control on slippery roads.
Experienced drivers may also face sudden loss of control during intense rainfall.
Hence, preventive measures are more important than trying to correct a slide once it has begun.
