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Attorney Explains Types of Car Insurance Louisiana Drivers Should Know About (Part A)

Hydroplaning Is Not A Sport

Sudden storms are frequent on the Gulf, causing sailors to rush for the nearest safe harbor. Louisiana motorists, just like sailors, might have a rough time before they reach their sheltered destination.

Driving in heavy rain and strong wind, is a most unpleasant experience. A bright sunny day has morphed into a downpour of water of biblical proportions, and the roadway is a succession of creeks and ponds. Slowing down, your face close to the windshield, wipers working frantically back and forth, you follow the red lights in front of you the best you can.

Suddenly, your steering wheel jerks and does not respond, you lose control and your car starts skidding and sliding. You are hydroplaning.

When your tires' treads cannot channel all the rainwater out from under your wheels, the patches of tires that are supposed to be resting on the road and give traction start sliding on a layer of water instead. Hydroplaning can lead to serious crashes in Louisiana.

The occurrence of hydroplaning depends on several factors:

Water depth: You are more likely to hydroplane riding into deeper water;
Speed: If you enter a large puddle at high speed your wheels will lose contact with the pavement;
Weight: Light vehicles tend to slide more easily than heavier ones;
Tread depth: Tires with deeper treads evacuate rainwater faster than worn tires;
Tire width: Wider tires give more contact surface and a better grip.

What should you do to prevent hydroplaning?

During a rainstorm, the first thing you should consider is to pull over and stop. If you are unfamiliar with the local roads, be carefull, as you may find yourself in a place where water accumulates because of a deficient water drainage or poor road design. At least, you should reduce your speed. Check your tires and have them replaced on a regular basis.

If your car starts hydroplaning, use the brakes gently but constantly to reduce your speed, and keep the wheel firmly in your hands to steer the car gradually to less flooded ground.

If you have been hurt in a Louisiana car crash, contact the New Orleans accident attorneys of the Young Firm in New Orleans immediately for a free, no commitment evaluation of your case.