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Oregon Class C Passenger Permit Practice Test
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You drive slowly through a deep puddle that covers the road. Afterward, the car does not slow down as well as usual when you press the brake pedal. What should you do?
Correct answer: Drive slowly and press the brakes gently a few times until they work normally again.
Why
Water in the brakes reduces their grip, so the car needs more distance to stop. The fix is simple: while you drive slowly and the road ahead is clear, press the brake lightly several times until it feels normal. Better still, do not drive through flooded areas at all, because high water can make you lose control or stall the engine.
Verified against Oregon Driver Manual · Rain · p. 86
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