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Your car starts to hydroplane on a rain-soaked Texas highway. You should:
- A.Brake hard immediately
- B.Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
- C.Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until the tires regain contact
- D.Accelerate to clear the water
Correct answer
C. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until the tires regain contact
Why
Easing off the accelerator lets the tires regain contact with the road. Hard braking or sharp steering while hydroplaning can cause a loss of control.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Adverse Conditions · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-166).