Brakes dangerous in rain

[Hamster]

Driving my Yaris was my first experience with driving a car with ABS. I learned to drive on my parents' 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, which does not have ABS. If it were up to me, I would not have ABS. I feel like I have more control when I can pump the brakes myself, rather than relying on the car to do it. I also hate how the ABS will kick in if I have to suddenly stop even when it's dry. I dunno, I guess it's just different than how I learned to drive. Anyway, if I could control that huge minivan out of a slide on icy or wet roads without ABS, so so can you, with a much smaller vehicle. I agree with the others, if you're hydroplaning, you need new tires. I needed new tires and posted a tire thread last year asking for suggestions. One or two people suggested Michelin Defenders. I have to agree, after trying them out, Michelins rock. You might want to consider them. They handle very well in wet conditions.