DMV Learner's Permit Test· State DMVs (varies by state)
If your wheels begin to hydroplane on water, you should:
Choices
- ABrake hard
- BEase off the accelerator and steer straight; do not brake hardCorrect
- CAccelerate to regain traction
- DPull the parking brake
Answer
Ease off the accelerator and steer straight; do not brake hard
When hydroplaning, the tyres are riding on a water film with no traction. Ease off the accelerator and keep the wheels straight. Hard braking or sudden steering will cause loss of control.
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