Hitting the brakes too hard can be just as bad as hitting the throttle too hard. If you're hydroplaning, or if your car is sliding on ice or snow, the last thi

Hitting the brakes too hard can be just as bad as hitting the throttle too hard. If you're hydroplaning, or if your car is sliding on ice or snow, the last thing you want to do is hit the brakes. The only real course of action is to try and ride it out, especially in a rear wheel drive vehicle.