HOT NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT CARS! 2007 Toyota Yaris, this new compact replaces the discontinued Echo as Toyota's smallest car. Yaris comes as a 2-dr hatchback and as a 4-dr sedan that's 19 inches longer overall. The only engine is a 106-hp 4-cyl that teams with a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic.
Hydroplaning, you've heard the term before but do you really know what it is? Hydroplaning happens when your tires have lost traction over a patch of water while driving fast.
There are a lot of variables involved, tread type, tread wear, tire pressure, weight of the vehicle. It's a complicated mixture. What you should never do if you loose control of your car is apply your brakes, and steer into the direction of the turn. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to try and regain traction and keep your wheel straight.