Prince Edward Island Knowledge Test Coach
EmergenciesQuestion 254 of 312

Your tires ride completely on a film of water and you cannot control the car. What can you do?

  1. Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down
  2. Brake hard
  3. Turn the wheel sharply
  4. Accelerate to cross the water
Show answer

Correct answer: Take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down

Braking or sharp steering on water can start an uncontrolled skid. Let the speed fall.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4: Highway, weather and visibility: Hydroplaning, page 119

Practice emergencies

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026