Utah Class D Written Knowledge Test Practice
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Heavy rain has left a film of water on a highway with a 65 mph limit. What most lowers the chance that your tires ride up on the water?
Blue A travels on a wet two-way highway after heavy rain, with 65 mph stated as the posted limit. A separate enlarged schematic shows a tire above a water film, explaining that water can separate the tire from the pavement.
Correct answer: Slow down well below the limit, and drive on tires with good tread and correct pressure
Why
When hydroplaning starts, the steering suddenly feels light because the front tires no longer touch the road. Ease your foot off the gas, hold the wheel straight, and do not brake hard until the tires grip again. Check your tires before wet-weather trips, because worn tread cannot clear water well.
Verified against Utah Driver Handbook · L. Skidding: hydroplaning · p. 71, 72, 76
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