Practice question
Why is hydroplaning a particular risk for motorcycles?
- Motorcycles weigh too much
- On standing water or in heavy rain, the tires can ride up on the water film and lose contact with the road — slow down, avoid puddles, and avoid hard braking
- Motorcycles cannot hydroplane
- It only happens above 100 mph
Answer: B — On standing water or in heavy rain, the tires can ride up on the water film and lose contact with the road — slow down, avoid puddles, and avoid hard braking
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