While the rhythmic patter of  rain on your car windscreen may be soothing, the autumn downpours bring with them a real danger to motorists.

Reduced visibility is just one issue that can cause danger on the roads, with a more insidious threat coming from the risk of aquaplaning.

Aquaplaning occurs when your vehicle’s tyres lose all contact with the wet road surface, resulting in a terrifying, uncontrollable slide that could lead you into ditches or incoming traffic.

This sudden loss of control…