From Jalopnik · Logan K. Carter · · 50s
Wet Weather Driving Tips for Super El Niño
Share wet weather driving tips to prepare for Super El Niño's severe winter.
In brief
Share wet weather driving tips to prepare for Super El Niño's severe winter. Desert drivers should check tire tread depth to avoid hydroplaning during Super El Niño's wet winter. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Super El Niño Winter Threat
The U.S. faces a super El Niño winter with warmer northern states and wetter southern states.
LA Wet Weather Risks
Los Angeles freeways screech to a halt during light rain, risking floods and mudslides.
Tire Tread Safety
Tires with less than 2/32 inch tread depth cause hydroplaning and loss of control.
Tire Check Method
Insert a penny with lincoln's head down into tire tread to check for baldness.
Desert Driver Advice
Ensure tires have enough tread to prevent hydroplaning during Super El Niño's wet winter.
The short version
Desert drivers should check tire tread depth to avoid hydroplaning during Super El Niño's wet winter.
