How do you stop hydroplaning? Don't hit your brakes.

Panicking while hydroplaning can cause serious accidents. Here's what to do instead.

Have you ever lost control of your vehicle while driving?

Winter driving can be extremely dangerous because of snow, ice and mechanical issues brought on by the cold weather. One of the best ways to avoid serious accidents and mechanical mishaps while driving in the winter is to be aware of the many potential obstacles motorists can face.

Hydroplaning is a serious issue in many states during the winter as roads get wet and icy. Why do cars hydroplane, and is there any way to avoid this as a driver?

Hydroplaning occurs when a car loses the ability to brake and steer and when its tires lose traction. Traction is the grip between your tires and the road that allows the car to move without slipping and sliding. Tires are uniquely designed with traction in mind so drivers can have maximum control on different types of roads and weather conditions.

Vehicles hydroplane when tires interact with so much water that they can't make normal contact with the road. This can cause drivers to lose control completely. Hydroplaning can be responsible for major crashes and accidents on the road, especially during the winter.