Motorists are being warned about the dangers of aquaplaning after a car crashed on the A38 near South Brent.

Police say the driver lost control after hitting a patch of water on the carriageway on Saturday, November 2.

The car flipped and landed on its roof 100ft away from the road.

Devon and Cornwall Police’s road safety team said the driver of the vehicle escaped with minor injuries.

Officers posted pictures of the aftermath of the crash on Twitter.

D&C Police No Excuse said: “This is the aftereffect of aquaplaning. This was a few seconds of too much speed on wet roads.

“Thankfully, on the A38 South Brent, the driver only received minor injuries.

“This vehicle travelled 100ft before coming to rest on its roof.”

Aquaplaning happens when a layer of water develops between the tyres and the road surface.

The water stops them from gripping to the road and the driver cannot steer, brake or accelerate – which may cause them to lose control.

How to avoid aquaplaning

There are a few things motorists can do to avoid aquaplaning - including:

• Check the condition of tyres

• Don’t drive too fast

• Avoid sudden actions

• Be prepared

How to control an aquaplaning vehicle

If your car starts aquaplaning, don’t panic – here’s how to control an aquaplaning vehicle:

• Don’t hit the brakes hard

• Gently ease off the accelerator

• Hold the steering wheel straight

• Switch off cruise control mode if you have it on

• When the car begins to gain control, you can begin to brake to bring your speed down