ORLANDO, Fla. – As Central Florida heads back to school, we’re also diving headfirst into a bunch of rain and that means it’s time for our annual reminder on how to not hydroplane your way into a bad day.

This morning on the way in, I watched a car in front of me start to lose control on a slick patch of road. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it was a clear reminder that it only takes a little water and a little speed to make things go sideways, literally.

So today, I’m taking a moment for a quick refresher. Whether you’re a new driver heading to class, a parent in the carpool lane, or just someone trying to make it to work without a heart-pounding slide, here’s what you need to know:

First, what causes hydroplaning?

Hydroplaning happens when your tires can’t push water away fast enou

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