Yea got to be careful now with the stormy weather and waterlogged roads in MY and SG!
The best ways to avoid aquaplaning are:
1. Change tyres if they are more than 2 yrs old (compound has harden even if the threads are still prominent; check tyre manufacture date before purchase). Most MY cars are running on tyres that are really old which explains why during rains, they are accident prone.
2. Ensure proper tyre pressures by checking every week (use a proper tyre gauge as those at kiosks are not accurate and have to take pressures when tyres are as cold as possible)
3. Drive slower but never suddenly jam brake. Just release the accelerator and use engine braking to ensure traction is not lost
4. If your car has ABS, learn how it works and practise so when you need to apply it, it will be done correctly
My car is 20 yrs old and has no electronic driving aids and is a stick shift but I have no issues driving in the rain by following the above guidelines. Also modern cars have taken control of driving away from the driver to the computer thus that is why driving skills are lacking or not well honed.
Safest is to just take left most lane and drive not more than 60km/h!
The best ways to avoid aquaplaning are:
1. Change tyres if they are more than 2 yrs old (compound has harden even if the threads are still prominent; check tyre manufacture date before purchase). Most MY cars are running on tyres that are really old which explains why during rains, they are accident prone.
2. Ensure proper tyre pressures by checking every week (use a proper tyre gauge as those at kiosks are not accurate and have to take pressures when tyres are as cold as possible)
3. Drive slower but never suddenly jam brake. Just release the accelerator and use engine braking to ensure traction is not lost
4. If your car has ABS, learn how it works and practise so when you need to apply it, it will be done correctly
My car is 20 yrs old and has no electronic driving aids and is a stick shift but I have no issues driving in the rain by following the above guidelines. Also modern cars have taken control of driving away from the driver to the computer thus that is why driving skills are lacking or not well honed.
Safest is to just take left most lane and drive not more than 60km/h!
Now with the new highways here and there, getting around is so much easier, even in Kulai. Had a couple of near misses as i skidded on a road, quickly changed all the tyres. Safety first. My neighbour wasn't so lucky as he skidded in heavy rain, luckily he wasn't hurt.