Tennessee Class D Knowledge Test Practice
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You drive on the interstate in heavy rain. Your steering suddenly feels light, and the car seems to float on the water. What should you do?
A travels in the right interstate lane in heavy rain with standing water on the pavement. The card states that the steering feels light and the car seems to float. No recovery path or pedal is selected.
Correct answer: Ease your foot off the gas and let the car slow down gradually.
Why
In heavy rain, a layer of water can lift your tires off the road, and a small steering change or a gust of wind can then make the car skid or spin. Your stopping distance can be three times longer, and you may not be able to steer. Hydroplaning is more likely at high speed, so reduce your speed when water covers much of the road.
Verified against Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual · Driving in Inclement Weather Conditions — Hydroplaning · p. 90
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