Ohio TIPIC / Class D Knowledge Practice Test
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At highway speed in heavy rain, your steering suddenly feels light, and the car seems to float on the water. What should you do first?
A travels through pooled water on a two-lane highway in heavy rain. The card states that the steering feels light and the car seems to float; the question shows no recovery path.
Correct answer: Ease your foot off the gas slowly, and do not brake or steer hard.
Why
Hydroplaning happens when the steering tires ride on a layer of water instead of on the road, much like water skis. The best way to prevent it is to slow down in rain, and even more where water pools on the road. Do not drive through large areas of standing water; find another route.
Verified against Ohio Driver Manual · Hydroplaning · p. 33
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