01-05-2025 08:00 via drive.com.au

Is it really that bad to drive through puddles?

What might seem like a fun idea could end up in tragedy. Here’s why it might be better to dodge that puddle on the road.
Photo: iStock/LeManna
Every driver is guilty of giving in to the urge to drive through a puddle at least once on the road, and with all the rain that has been hitting Sydney lately, there are plenty to splash through.RELATED: What is aquaplaning, and how can you stop it?However, there are several reasons why it might be best to avoid them instead of splashing straight th
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