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Hydroplaning happens when:
- A.Your brakes get too hot on a hill
- B.Ice forms only on bridges
- C.Your headlights reflect off rain
- D.Your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
Correct answer
D. Your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
Why
Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up faster than tires can clear it and the tires lose grip. Slowing down, especially in standing water, is the main prevention.
Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-168).