Practice question

What is hydroplaning and when does it begin to occur?

  1. Tires spinning on ice; it occurs only below freezing
  2. Tires riding on a layer of water instead of gripping the road; it can begin as speeds rise above about 35 mph in wet conditions
  3. Brakes overheating; it occurs only on long downgrades
  4. The engine flooding; it occurs only in heavy rain

Answer: B — Tires riding on a layer of water instead of gripping the road; it can begin as speeds rise above about 35 mph in wet conditions

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