- Cars can hydroplane on wet roads when it rains.
- Hydroplaning means the tires lose road grip quickly.
- Water builds between tire and the road surface quickly.
- Faster speed makes hydroplaning much more likely to happen.
- Thin water layers can make tires lose contact easily.
- Deep water is risky when tires first touch road.
- Drive slower in rain now to lower risk.
- Replace worn tires to improve safety on roads today.
Difficult words
- hydroplane — lose control because tires float on waterhydroplaning
- grip — firm hold between tire and the road
- surface — the top layer of the road
- contact — the touch between two things
- worn — old or damaged from use
- risky — likely to cause harm or danger
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Discussion questions
- Do you drive slower when it rains?
- Do you check your tires often?
- Have you ever seen a car hydroplane?
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