In a heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:
|
Waterplaning.
|
|
|
Risk-planning.
|
|
|
Hydroplaning.
|
|
|
Rainplaning.
|
Explanation
Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water on the road surface causes the tires of a vehicle to lose contact with the road. When the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to about 35 mph. However, at higher speeds, your tires will start to ride up on the water, making it difficult to accelerate, brake or turn. If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, ease your foot off the gas pedal and keep the steering wheel straight until you regain control of your vehicle.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 24.2% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving on Slippery Roads
What should drivers do in case of skidding?Hydroplaning is usually caused by:When attempting to stop on a slippery road, you should:When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:When a vehicle is hydroplaning:If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, drivers should:If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, you should first:If the vehicle you are driving starts to skid, you should:When the road is slippery, you should:If you want to reduce the risk of skidding on slippery surfaces, it is advisable to:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: