1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. Therejust isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. Thebest advice is to slow down when it is raining.Driving Through Deep Standing WaterNOTICE:If you drive too quickly through deep puddles orstanding water, water can come in through yourengine‘s air intake and badly damage yourengine. Never drive through water that is slightlylower than the underbody of your vehicle. If youcan’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drivethrough them very slowly.Some Other Rainy Weather TipsTurn on your low-beam headlamps -- not justyour parking lamps -- to help make you morevisible to others.0 Besides slowing down, allow some extra followingdistance. And be especially careful when you passanother vehicle. Allow yourself more clear roomahead, and be prepared to have your view restrictedby road spray.Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See“Tires” in the Index.)