If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:
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Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.
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Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.
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Lightly pressing the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
If the brakes are wet, drivers can dry them by lightly pressing the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously, allowing the vehicle to move against the brake pressure.
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