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Emergency Situations

Your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a flooded road. You should:

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Correct Answer: B. Ease off the gas and hold the steering wheel steady until the tires regain contact

When tires ride on water, steering and braking have no effect. Easing off the accelerator lets the tires slow naturally and make contact with the pavement again. Hard braking, acceleration, or sharp steering during hydroplane invariably leads to a skid or spin-out.

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