Question 4343
After driving through a section of roadway with pools of water, what safety measures should you take?
- Use a higher gear.
- Keep my speed high to get away from the area as soon as possible.
- After passing through the section, brake several times to dry the brakes.
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Correct answer: After passing through the section, brake several times to dry the brakes.
When you drive through a puddle, water wets the brakes and reduces their effectiveness. Once you are through, check that no one is following closely and press the brake gently several times. Friction heats and dries the brakes. Driving fast or in a high gear does not dry them.