Practice question

What is aquaplaning (akvaplaning / hidroplaning), and what causes it?

Loss of tire contact with the road due to a water wedge building up under the tire tread at speed, causing total loss of steering and braking
Water entering the car radiator causing engine freezing
Condensation forming on the inside of the windshield during rain
Brake fluid boiling inside the brake master cylinder

Answer: A — Loss of tire contact with the road due to a water wedge building up under the tire tread at speed, causing total loss of steering and braking

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