Your car begins to hydroplane. You should:

• A.Brake hard to regain contact with the road
• B.Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually without hard braking
• C.Speed up to push through the water
• D.Turn the wheel sharply toward dry pavement

Why

Hydroplaning means your tires are riding on water instead of the road. Ease off the gas and let the car slow gently until the tires grip again.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Driving in Bad Weather · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-166).

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