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What should a driver do if the tires begin to hydroplane?
Blue A is on a wet road. An enlarged tire-contact detail shows a water film between the tire and road. The detail has a separate scale.
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight.
Why
Smoothly reducing power and holding a steady path lets the tires regain contact with the pavement.
Verified against Arkansas Driver License Study Guide · Hydroplaning · p. 67
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