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Message: <blockquote data-quote="1+2=3" data-source="post: 179300" data-attributes="member: 3028">"...hydroplaning should NOT happen if a vehicle is fitted with ABS,"hydroplaning has nothing to do with ABS!!!  The simple fact is, it happens when you run over standing water, or a volume of water too great for your tyres to clear from its threads, hence the tyres lose contact with the road entirely.  the car going sideways when hydroplaning could be caused by the driver applying steering input. rainracer, your obeservation on tyres is correct.  weight of car has no bearing on this.  if weight of car played a part on hydroplaning, just think F1 cars.this is a tough call, if your car hydroplanes, its just a matter of keeping cool, keep steering straight ahead, and no sudden moves.  reduce throttle, but do not lift off 100% or suddenly.  if you have a blowout, do not lift off throttle, or brake, but maintain throttle, slowly attempt to turn towards the emergency lane, and then only reduce throttle gradually till you slow down enough to apply the brakes.. for both to happen at the same time, very very unlikely.  the punctured tyre could be due to hitting the barriers.best thing to do is to drive defensively. slow down when driving in the rain, and maintain a safe following distance from the car in front.  Dont take for granted your own safety just because you drive a merc, or a bmw.</blockquote>