Commerical Drivers License Tips
An on-line study guide for CDL exams, this site contains several important safety tips for commercial vehicle drivers regarding speed control. Scroll down for a discussion on hydroplaning.

How Tires Work
A web page from the site "How Stuff Works". Interesting articles on how a tire works on a road. Also discusses hydroplaning.

What Direction Should You Go to Resist Hydroplaning
The Tire Rack discusses how directional tread designs affect hydroplaning.

Beware of Hydroplaning
A newspaper article from the Los Altos town crier on hydroplaning.

Protecting Yourself from Hydroplaning
An article from "Familycar.com" on how to protect yourself from hydroplaning.

Tire Wear and Hydroplaning
A Consumer Report article on the safety of worn tires.

Environmental Factors in Crashes
Nice overview of hydroplaning, visibility and weather and their effects on vehicles.

 

June 9, 2006