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On a wet highway your car begins to feel light and steering becomes unresponsive at higher speed. What is likely happening and what should you do?
- A.A flat tire; speed up to reach a service station
- B.Hydroplaning; ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually without hard braking
- C.Normal conditions; keep your speed steady
- D.Your brakes have failed; pump them hard immediately
Correct answer
B. Hydroplaning; ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually without hard braking
Why
At speed on standing water, tires can ride up on the water and lose contact, called hydroplaning. Slow down smoothly, avoid sudden steering or braking, and lower speeds in heavy rain to prevent it.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Speed Limits & Following Distance · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-034).