Braking during aquaplaning locks the wheels on a surface without grip and makes steering impossible; the correct response is easing off, clutch in, not braking, keep steering.

Explanation

Braking during aquaplaning locks the wheels on a surface without grip and makes steering impossible; the correct response is easing off, clutch in, not braking, keep steering

Why learners get this wrong

• Braking during aquaplaning locks the wheels on a surface without grip and makes steering impossible; the correct response is easing off, clutch in, not braking, keep steering

Topic: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'

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• Core: Aquaplaning: what to do — and not do — when the tyres start to 'float'
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Terms

• Aquaplaning reactie gas los niet remmen
• Aquaplaning risicofactoren profiel snelheid breedte rijstrook
• Aquaplaning voorkomen snelheid profiel spanning
• Aquaplaning: mechanism and signs
• Zijwind risico bruggen viaducten inhalen

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