In heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:
|
Waterplaning.
|
|
|
Hydroplaning.
|
|
|
Rainplaning.
|
|
|
Risk-planning.
|
Explanation
Hydroplaning is the phenomenon that occurs when a vehicle's tires ride on a thin film of water on the road's surface. This can happen in heavy rain or when the road is wet, and it can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, as the tires lose contact with the road. Hydroplaning occurs more frequently at higher speeds, and the best way to prevent it is to slow down. Additionally, maintaining good tire tread depth and proper tire inflation can help reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 20.3% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving on Slippery Roads
To prevent hydroplaning, you should:The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving:When the roads are slippery you should:If the roadway is wet, you should:When is the pavement most slippery?If your vehicle starts to hydroplane you should:To reduce the risk of skidding on slippery roads, drivers should:When driving on wet roads, you should:When stopping your car on a slippery surface:
On slippery roads, drivers should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: