Car permit · Night and weather
How can you lower your risk of hydroplaning?
Correct answer: By driving more slowly.
Answer options
- ABy driving through standing water
- BBy driving more slowly Correct
- CBy driving faster
Why
At lower speeds your tires have more time to channel water away and keep their grip on the pavement. Speeding up or plowing through standing water makes hydroplaning more likely.
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Topic: Night and weather License: Car permit
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