Texas Drivers Ed Written Practice Test

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How should you handle hydroplaning?

Steer against the skid and accelerate
Take your foot off the gas and steer straight
Brake hard to regain control
Turn sharply to regain traction

The correct answer is: Take your foot off the gas and steer straight

In the event of hydroplaning, the most effective action is to take your foot off the gas and steer straight. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road due to a layer of water, which can lead to a loss of control. By easing off the accelerator, you allow the vehicle to slow down, which can help the tires regain traction on the wet surface. Steering straight during hydroplaning helps maintain control and stability. If you try to steer too aggressively or make sudden movements, you risk further losing control, which can lead to skidding or spinning out. The other responses involve actions that could exacerbate the situation: accelerating or turning sharply might complicate the loss of traction, while braking hard could cause the vehicle to skid out of control. Therefore, staying calm, reducing speed by taking your foot off the gas, and steering straight is the safest approach to manage hydroplaning.