On the A7 near Joure it is raining hard and there is a lot of water on the road. You suddenly feel free play in the steering. What do you do first?
Release the accelerator and hold the wheel still until the tyres regain grip by themselves
Off the accelerator, clutch in, do not brake and keep steering where you want to go
Brake firmly, so that you lose speed as quickly as possible and regain grip
Explanation
False — braking is the wrong reflex here. The tyres are floating on the water, so braking locks the wheels and you can no longer steer; ease off, clutch in, do not brake and keep steering (Book p.188).