🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

If your car begins to hydroplane on a wet road, what is the safest action to take?

A Brake hard and steer sharply in the opposite direction of the skid.
B Accelerate to regain traction quickly.
C Ease your foot off the accelerator, keep the steering wheel straight, and avoid sudden braking.
D Shift into neutral and pump the brakes repeatedly.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

When hydroplaning, your tires lose contact with the road due to water. Easing off the accelerator allows the tires to slow down and potentially regain traction. Steering straight prevents further loss of control, and sudden braking or sharp steering can worsen the skid.

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