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Weather and visibilityQuestion 340 of 424

You have driven through deep water. What should you do at the first safe chance?

  1. Test your brakes gently
  2. Switch on your hazard lights
  3. Brake hard to dry them
  4. Stop and let the engine cool
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Correct answer: Test your brakes gently

Wet brakes work less well. Check them gently, and use light pressure while driving slowly to dry them.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 121

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026