Question 4428
Hydroplaning causes...
- a loss of visibility in the rain.
- an increase in grip in the rain.
- a loss of grip in the rain.
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Correct answer: a loss of grip in the rain.
When there is a lot of water on the roadway, the tire cannot channel it all away. Water builds up in front of the tire like a wave and lifts it off the asphalt. Without contact with the ground, the tire loses grip, the steering does not respond, and braking can lock the wheels. Reduced visibility in rain is a separate problem.