Class # 12 Review

What is hydroplaning?

• When you drive over 55mph across a puddle.

• When the tires lose their contact with the road and slightly float on a thin layer of water.

• When the brakes lock up on wet roads.

• When the tires skid on ice.

When is the risk of traction loss the greatest?

• When it first starts to rain, because this lifts the oils to the surface of the road.

• After it stops raining, because the oil can come back to the surface.

• At the very peak of a rainstorm.

• The risk of traction loss is equally present at all times.

Most tires have good traction even on wet roads up to what speed?

• 25mph

• 35mph

• 55mph

• 60mph

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, what should you do?

• Ease off the accelerator.

• Ease off the brakes.

• Apply pressure to the accelerator.

• Apply pressure to the brakes.

What should you do if you begin skidding?

(check all that apply)

• Steer where you want to go.

• Let off the accelerator.

• Let go of the steering wheel.

• Let off the brake.