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Monsoon Safety: Kerala Highway Patrols Boosted Amid Aquaplaning Accidents
india · The HinduThe Motor Vehicles Department in Kerala has increased highway patrols to prevent aquaplaning accidents during the monsoon season. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and avoid driving through waterlogged stretches.
At a glance
- Aquaplaning occurs when a layer of water forms between a vehicle's tyres and the road, causing the tyres to lose contact with the surface.
- Excessive speed on wet roads is a major contributor to aquaplaning accidents.
- Motorists are advised to maintain proper tyre tread depth and correct tyre pressure to prevent aquaplaning.