Hydroplaning Quiz

What tragic event occurred in North Carolina?

• A family of four was killed due to hydroplaning.

• A bridge collapsed during a storm.

• A tornado hit a small town.

• A landslide occurred near a residential area.

What causes hydroplaning?

• Too much water on the road for tires to disperse

• Ice on the road

• Loose gravel on the road

• Oil spills on the road

How much tire tread is considered safe to prevent hydroplaning?

• At least a quarter of an inch

• At least an eighth of an inch

• At least half an inch

• At least a sixteenth of an inch

What was the condition of the tires in the North Carolina accident?

• Equipped with chains for snow

• Slightly used but safe

• Bald and worn out

• New with full tread

What should you do to avoid hydroplaning?

• Keep driving at a constant speed

• Slow down and avoid hard braking

• Use cruise control in heavy rain

• Speed up to reduce water contact

What should you try to do if you're driving in heavy rain to avoid hydroplaning?

• Turn on high beam headlights to improve visibility

• Drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you

• Follow the vehicle ahead closely

• Constantly change lanes to find drier patches

If you start hydroplaning, what is the first thing you should do?

• Brake hard to slow down

• Take your foot off the gas

• Turn on your hazard lights

• Immediately steer towards the side of the road

After regaining traction from hydroplaning, how should you use the brakes?

• Apply them gently

• Pump the brakes rapidly

• Do not use the brakes at all

• Brake as hard as possible

Why is it dangerous when tires skim on the surface of the water?

• It can cause the engine to stall

• It damages the car's suspension system

• It results in loss of steering control

• It increases the car's speed uncontrollably