What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes?

Release the accelerator and push in the clutch (or stay off gas).. Section 2.14: Do not use the brakes to slow down. Release the

What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Brake hard." is not correct. Do not use the brakes to slow down. Release the accelerator and push in the clutch. This lets the wheels turn freely and regain traction.
  • B. Incorrect. "Steer violently." is not correct. Do not use the brakes to slow down. Release the accelerator and push in the clutch. This lets the wheels turn freely and regain traction.
  • C. Correct. Do not use the brakes to slow down. Release the accelerator and push in the clutch. This lets the wheels turn freely and regain traction.
  • D. Incorrect. "Accelerate." is not correct. Do not use the brakes to slow down. Release the accelerator and push in the clutch. This lets the wheels turn freely and regain traction.