Car permit · Night and weather
What is the most common cause of hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Going too fast.
Answer options
- ABraking too hard
- BGoing too fast Correct
- CSteering too sharply
Why
When you drive too fast on a wet road, your tires cannot push the water aside quickly enough and begin to ride on top of it, losing their grip. Slowing down in the rain is the best way to prevent this.
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Topic: Night and weather License: Car permit
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