Practice question

What is the proper procedure if a student's vehicle starts to hydroplane?

  1. Brake hard immediately
  2. Ease off the accelerator, do not brake suddenly, and steer straight until traction returns
  3. Accelerate to push through the water during supervised on-road lessons — when hydroplaning, ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden steering inputs.
  4. Turn the steering wheel sharply

Answer: B — Ease off the accelerator, do not brake suddenly, and steer straight until traction returns

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