Safe drivingQuestion 92 of 125

Your tires ride up on a film of water. What is the best action?

  1. Take your foot off the accelerator
  2. Brake hard
  3. Accelerate
  4. Turn the wheel sharply
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Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator

On a water film, the tires have no grip. Slow down gradually. Tires with deep treads help prevent it.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Hydroplaning, page 57

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026