Two accidents on Autobahn 20: Rain skidders!
Two accidents on Autobahn 20: Rain skidders!
Strasburg, Deutschland - In adverse weather conditions, the dangers of driving on wet roads often only appear when it is too late. Today, on July 10, 2025, two accidents took place on Autobahn 20 in Western Pomerania, which impressively prove this. The incidents occurred on Wednesday evening near Strasburg when the two drivers lost and ancient control over their vehicles due to rainwater. reports, a 37-year-old man with his VW Passat skidded. He lost control through aquaplaning and crashed into the outer guideline. The result: a damaged emergency column and accident damage of at least 50,000 euros. Just ten minutes later, a 39-year-old driver experienced the same fate with his VW Golf and collided with the middle course plank.
Fortunately, both drivers remained slightly injured. However, the salvage effort was considerable and took around three hours, which led to the north lane only accessible on one track. It is particularly noteworthy that the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region has been suffering from little precipitation for weeks, while the coastal strip along the Baltic Sea was not spared from the rain.What is aquaplaning?
aquaplaning occurs when the contact of the tires is interrupted by water and control over the vehicle is lost. According to [ADAC] (https://www.adac-fahrtraining.de/vadlicht-aquaplaning-be-be-steigt-die accident risk192), the dangers are increased by increasing the water level on all roads, especially in lowering or underpasses. The problem can also occur at speeds below 80 km/h. Especially under certain circumstances, the combination of worn tires and heavy rain brings with it a high risk of aquaplaning.
Another central topic is that a profile depth of the tires of less than 3.5 mm is to be classified than dangerous, since the water dissipation is impaired. It is therefore advisable for drivers to check the tires regularly to avoid such situations.
security measures and behavior in aquaplaning
How can you get through the pouring rain relaxed and safely? The [Automotive Current] (https://www.automotivektuell.de/aquaplaning-- Versanden-taps-fuer-fahr-fahren-fahren-behtwetter-34854.html) has some useful information on this: First, it is essential to remain quiet. With aquaplaning, you should let go of the accelerator pedal without hectic tearing on the steering wheel. The steering wheel should be kept straight until the tires have contact with the street again.
The ADAC also recommends that the low beam and to maintain a sufficient distance from other vehicles - after all, a larger safety distance ensures that you do not immediately get into a critical situation. In curves it is advisable not to take the bikes abruptly and at the same time to avoid violent steering movements.
Especially on rainy days, it is important to drive forward and to be aware of the dangers of aquaplaning. So you avoid unpleasant surprises on the street that could have fatal consequences.
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