Alternate (chiefly British?) term for "hydroplaning." Strictly speaking, this is probably a more linguistically pure term, as both parts of the word have Latin roots. "Hydroplaning" [..]

This is when your vehicle slides uncontrollably whilst driving in wet conditions. It occurs when a layer of water sits between the tyre and the road surface. Some tyres are constructed with specialist [..]

Occurs when a film of water prevents a tyre from being able to grip the road. The result is lack of control and traction for the driver.

Also named hydroplaning. Occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tyres of a car and the road surface. With such a water film created, the vehicle loses traction and becomes an unpowered, un [..]