Safe drivingQuestion 296 of 328

You drove through a flooded stretch of road. What should you do afterward?

  1. Turn off your headlights
  2. Press the brake pedal firmly to check and dry the brakes
  3. Drive faster to dry the tires
  4. Pump the accelerator
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Correct answer: Press the brake pedal firmly to check and dry the brakes

Water can stop brakes from working. When it is safe, stop firmly from 50 km/h and check the vehicle stops straight.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Driving at night and in bad weather, Flooded roads

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026