3 things you don't understand about WET driving

With the recent storms in the UK I thought it would be a great idea to make a wet driving video! So I took a deep dive into the world of rainy driving to break things down for you. Trust me, this isn't your everyday driving lesson!

In this vid, we're going full throttle on:

- Dealing with reduced grip. We're not just talking basic slip here. Dive into the science of tire compounds, surface texture, and driving dynamics. Learn how these factors change your car's traction and the optimal techniques for wet conditions.
- Aquaplaning. aka that heart-stopping moment when it feels like your car's on ice skates. We'll talk about why it happens and how to avoid turning your ride into a slip n' slide.
- Weight transfer. When you swerve or stop, your car's weight shifts around. In the wet, it's a whole other ballgame! Learn how it changes things and how to master those moves.

Press play, and let's turn days you wouldn't dream of going for a drive into your favourite. And hey, if you enjoy it, don't forget to like and subscribe! Keep those engines roaring and stay safe out there.

00:00 Intro
01:08 Lower Ultimate Grip
04:03 Aquaplaning
07:54 Weight Transfer

[jgfjfgjfhjf]

If i'm allowed to drop an obvious tip: alter the lines in wet - drive either more on the inside or more on the outside as compared to dry, just to stay out of ruts. This is where the water accumulate, and if you drive over even a slighlty raised patches of tarmac, grip level and predictability are way higher, also it's fun to constantly seek the dryer bits of the road ;d

[streetfightertutorial]

Nice one. I hope there's a lot of people watching and learning, including that BMW driver who was tailgating you.

[BxnS]

Was driving with a friend in the wet and was surprised when he was doing 30 in a 60 when he’s typically the person doing well over the speed limit. In a way it’s good as he is being safe in conditions he may not like but I showed him this video subtly and he actually enjoys wet weather driving safely now at a safe but quicker speed.
So thank you.

[huestom]

Like Mick said, don't plow through bodies of water, water will humble you QUICK.

Have fun but respect the rain, there's a reason why in F1 races drivers take it "slow", why shouldn't you?

[MrJave_]

When I was a newbie driver, I understood what aqualplaning is in theory but did not have any practical experience. I felt it for the first time going 140km/h on a highway in a RWD car. That is when I understood how actually scary it is and how quickly it can mess you up even when going completely straight, especially at high speeds. Thankfully, I managed to keep my car straight, traction control also did it's job very well. It lasted no more than a second but that could easily have been enough for a deadly crash. It can effortlessly just fling you off the road if even a single side of your car is aquaplaning. I'm not fucking around with water on a road after that, no thanks, leason learned. Please, don't underestimate it.

[jamieblacksmith]

Great vid! Thanks taking the time to put together. I remember asking about this just a few days to you!

[geoquerry]

Mick finally had an outro🤣🤣🤣 btw greetings from Kenya. Love how our channel is growing

[shankly]

Becoming one of my favourite youtube channels.
Has a very noobie to cars I have learned alot from your videos.

👍

[silasfox]

You're really good at what you do! Keep it up!

[bradleysteeves]

Another great vided.. in canada!we call it hydroplanning. We hsve lots of standibg water in our roads from heavy trucks make groves in the road asphalt.

[simonhurlimann]

Great video! 🙏 I would like to add something even more important to the aquaplaning prevention: change your tyres early and don’t wait until you reach the mark. Aquaplaning is when the tyre fails to move the amount of water and then starts to float. With more profile on your tyres this will be much later than with low profile. Meaning more water will be needed to get you in troubles when you drive tyres with enough profile left… and yes: if course know your abilities, physics and your car/tyres limits helps as well… have a spirited but safe drive guys 🍀🥳🙏

[bradleysteeves]

Thanks Mick for explaining wet driving. It is raining here in Eastern Canada tomorrow, and we are on track. I will advise my students these tips.

[EvoraGT]

Aquaplaning is caused by UNDER-inflation of the tyres, not over-inflation. Higher pressures work in your favour.

[pollrodri]

Also, specially in manual "big" diesel fwd cars (as mine). It is easier to go faster going a gear over what you would, you will not saturate the front wheels as easy, and when lifting the throttle you can be a little bit more careless. If you drive a big diesel car the way he is doing it in the video, lifting throttle fast at the end of the corners, the car is going to transfer too much weight too fast to the front. This is due to the engine "braking", be carefull specially in 2nd and 3rd, as you could loose the rear. I personally spent some time at a local track doing wet riding sessions, but you can practice in basically any empty parking lot if it rains.

[dumbsocceradventures]

j got my new continental dsw06 plus omg im swimming for real

[disco]

such a cool community you've gained mick, any future plans for a channel discord to geek out further?

[adammiller]

Yep also motorbike experience: watch any painted area, centre lines etc, super slippy!

[sumukhshetty]

the control of car changes when there is more load (5 people) than driving alone. Pls make a video on it 😊

[himynameisryan]

lmao that bmw was funny cause today it was pouring and i had an AU falcon so close the headlights were out of my field of view in the rear view mirror
it was a red p plater so in australia that means less than 6 months of having a lisence

[Topspeedmaster]

Great video, do you drive with tc off or on , am asking during the dry of course 😂😂