Samenvatting
The objectives of the study were to identify hydroplaning accidents and their locations, to examine road, vehicle and weather conditions associated with hydroplaning accidents. It is concluded that, although impossible of absolute identification, true hydroplaning accidents on the highways are rare, and certainly below 5% of wet pavement accidents. It is recommended that a greater effort be made to educate the public as to the degree of deterioration of tyre capabilities on wet pavements under high speeds.