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EmergenciesQuestion 338 of 412

You drove through deep water and the road is now clear. What should you do for your brakes?

  1. Leave them alone until you stop
  2. Apply them lightly for a short distance to dry them
  3. Brake hard to push out the water
  4. Pump them for one minute
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Correct answer: Apply them lightly for a short distance to dry them

Wet brakes work poorly. A light push on the pedal dries them.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026