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Message: <blockquote data-quote="E46Fanatic" data-source="post: 216913" data-attributes="member: 81">I think it also has to do with being overconfident of the ability of the car.  Its true that a heavier car like the BMW is less prone to aquaplaning compared to a lighter one, but also needs a lot more traction to keep the weight moving in a controlled manner. When its raining heavilly, my driving pattern is extremely defensive, slow, large distances front and rear, following the dry tyre lines on the road, gentle moves on the steering, brakes and throttle etc.  Usually on the slower side of the road... and of course there will be cars zooming past, oblivious of the impact of the poor conditions (usually I see folks in bigger cars speeding in the rain). What will be really sui is that despite you being careful, some joker will loose it and smack into you LOL.</blockquote>