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Question 3773

When driving on a section of the roadway where pools of water have formed, what safety measures should you take?

  1. Keep your speed high to get through as soon as possible.
  2. Reduce your speed and maintain steady acceleration.
  3. Use a higher gear.
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Correct answer: Reduce your speed and maintain steady acceleration.

When approaching a pool of water, slow down before reaching it and drive through with steady pressure on the accelerator, without sudden acceleration or braking. Hold the steering wheel firmly, because the water slows the car down and can push it off course. Driving through quickly to get out sooner increases the risk of hydroplaning.

Conducción en condiciones especiales con tracción a las cuatro ruedas - Manejo fuera de la carretera · Con lluvia, mantenga el control