EmergenciesQuestion 335 of 412

Your tires float on a film of water and the steering feels very light. What should you do?

  1. Brake as hard as you can
  2. Press the accelerator
  3. Turn the wheel sharply
  4. Slow down and keep the car straight without braking
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Correct answer: Slow down and keep the car straight without braking

In hydroplaning the tires lose contact with the road. Braking or sharp steering can make you lose control.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Hydroplaning, page 121

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026