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Skid Hazard on the Vía de Cintura: Burst Pipe Triggers Serious Motorcycle Accident

How to React to Standing Water on Mallorca Roads

Standing water can cause skids and aquaplaning. Drivers in Mallorca should slow down and keep extra distance.

Published: April 22, 2026
Skid Hazard on the Vía de Cintura: Burst Pipe Triggers Serious Motorcycle Accident

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What should drivers do if they see standing water on a road in Mallorca?

Slow down immediately, keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front and avoid sudden steering or braking. If the surface looks glossy or water is pooling, it is safest to assume traction has already been reduced.

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