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Actually according to Cal. Specs, In heavy rain, the "common" car will hydroplane at a speed of 35 MPH, regardless of surface type. AnswerThere are simply too many variables to this scenerio to properly answer this question. It depends on the total weight of the vehicle, including all the items and people in the car. It also depends on the condition of the shocks, struts, entire suspension system, along with the condition of the tires. It would also matter what kind of road surface it was, blacktop or concrete, rough or smooth. It would matter how much water was on the road as well. The vehicle's safety equipment, like anti-lock brakes, or electronic traction assist would also make a difference. But the biggest variable in all this, would be the skill of the driver. So there is no set answer for this question. Too many factors to consider
I agree. The type of tire really has more effect on this than speed. But there are too many variables to say exactly what speed a CAR WILL HYDROPLANE AT.
loquin: The FAA has done a lot of testing in this area. What their experiments showed is that the speed at which hydroplaning COULD occur is dependent upon the air pressure in the tires of the moving vehicle.
The actual calculation is
V = 9 * sqrt(P)
where V is the velocity at which hydroplaning could occur, and P is the air pressure, in PSI, in the tires. So, for a car with 35 PSI in the tires, the speed at which hydroplaning could occur is a bit over 53 miles per hour. Now, tread in the tire can help channel water out from under the tire, to raise the hydroplaning speed some.
Note - this calculation is valid for puddles of water, and NOT for deeper water, where the water level is more than about an inch.
I'm not surprised that the state quotes a lower speed - just to be on the 'safe' side; if the car in question has a lower air pressure in the tires, it will hydroplane at a lower speed. You could drive a car with 15 PSI in the tires for a while, and 15 psi, plugged into the above equation, yields a shade under 35 mph...
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What is a sentence for the word hydroplane?
When I am in my car and it is raining I might hydroplane.
What speed will a tire hydroplane?
Tires can hydroplane as low as 40 mph if conditions are right.
Can a car hydroplane at 5 MPH?
no
Do all cars have a possibility to hydroplane?
With enough speed, yes.
What speed does a small car start hydroplaning?
No certain speed, depends on the tread, width and inflation of the tires. Never drive too fast for road conditions.Wide tires will hydroplane before narrower ones will.
Can wet roads cause a car to hydroplane?
Yes, they definitely can.
Can a car Hydroplane in one-half inch deep of water?
Quite easily, often in much less. It depends on the speed, weight of the vehicle, type and condition of the tyres.
How much money is a hydroplane engine?
Speed costs...how fast do you want to go?
How high does the water need to be to hydroplane in a car?
not at all high. 1/2 inch or even less can hydroplane a car. all it means is that the vehicles tires are not spreading the water out or shedding it away from under the tire and is instead riding on top of it due to speed and condition of the tire. Once the car is riding on top of the film of water control is compromised and braking ability diminished.
If your car starts to hydroplane you need to?
Remove you foot from the accelerator, hang on to the steering wheel, do not apply the brakes, do not turn the steering wheel, and pray. If your car is in a "hydroplane", you should: -Ease off the accelerator
Why can hydroplane motorboats travel at greater speed than regular motorboats?
Less friction.
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane?
Yes, combined with worn tires and vehicle speed.
