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Safe drivingQuestion 180 of 229

What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

  1. Brake hard to stop at once
  2. Speed up to cross the water
  3. Slow down gradually and do not use the brakes
  4. Turn the wheel sharply to the side
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Correct answer: Slow down gradually and do not use the brakes

Sudden braking may make you lose control. Ease off and slow down gradually.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Hydroplaning, page 62

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026