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Question 4283

If you are riding your motorcycle in heavy rain, is there a danger of "aquaplaning" occurring?

  1. No, since this phenomenon is only related to overheating of the brakes, not to rain.
  2. Yes, especially when riding at high speed.
  3. No, because that phenomenon only occurs when driving passenger cars.
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Correct answer: Yes, especially when riding at high speed.

Yes. Hydroplaning affects all vehicles, including motorcycles. It occurs when there is more water than the tire tread can channel away, and the risk increases with speed because the tire has to channel away more water in less time. It has nothing to do with heat from the brakes. In the image, the motorcycle is riding through a layer of water and throwing up spray.

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