Practice question

What is hydroplaning, and what causes it on a motorcycle?

  1. A trick used to ride on water
  2. Loss of traction when a layer of water lifts the tire off the road, more likely at higher speeds on worn or under-inflated tires
  3. Riding through low-tide ocean beaches
  4. A side effect of using premium fuel

Answer: B — Loss of traction when a layer of water lifts the tire off the road, more likely at higher speeds on worn or under-inflated tires

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