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On a wet road at higher speeds, your tires can ride up on a layer of water and lose grip. To reduce this hydroplaning risk, you should:
- A.Slow down and keep tires properly inflated
- B.Speed up so the tires cut through the water
- C.Turn the steering wheel sharply
- D.Drive in the deepest water near the curb
Correct answer
A. Slow down and keep tires properly inflated
Why
Hydroplaning happens when speed and water overwhelm the tread. Slowing down on wet pavement is the main protection against losing steering and braking.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-033).