Safe drivingQuestion 295 of 328
What is hydroplaning?
- Your brakes get wet and work better
- Your tires grip the road more tightly
- Your tires ride on top of the water and you lose control
- Your engine floods with fuel
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Correct answer: Your tires ride on top of the water and you lose control
With too much water or too much speed, tires lift off the road. Good tread and a lower speed help.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026