Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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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.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Brake hard to slow down quicklyHard braking on a water film causes a skid.
- C.Accelerate to push through the waterAccelerating pushes more water under the tires and worsens the skid.
- D.Turn the wheel sharply to change lanesSharp steering when tires have no grip throws the vehicle sideways.
