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Hydroplaning occurs when:
- A.Your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
- B.Your brakes overheat on a long hill
- C.Ice forms under standing water
- D.Your steering wheel locks on a wet road
Correct answer
A. Your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
Why
Hydroplaning means the tires lose contact with the road surface and skim on water, removing steering and braking control. Slowing down in heavy rain greatly reduces the risk.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Adverse Conditions · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-165).