Instead, have your vehicle checked out before severe weather sets in. Older batteries can fail once the temperature drops. In the winter, antifreeze is one of the most important fluids and should be changed every two years. It's also wise to maintain a half-full gas tank. Other fluids to check are oil, transmission, brake, battery, power steering and windshield washer fluid.
Worn tires tend to hydroplane.
A trick to check tread is to insert a penny into the groove, placing Lincoln's head in first. If the top of his head shows, the tire has worn past its legal limit. Low pressure tires don't meet the road properly and fail to shed water effectively, causing hydroplaning. Wiper blades should be replaced once a year. During winter rainfalls, it's easy to get caught in deep water.