Hazard and Risk Perception
If you feel your vehicle start to aquaplane, what is the correct action?
- ○Brake hard to regain traction
- ○Steer sharply to find a dry patch
- ✓Ease off the accelerator gently and hold the steering straight until grip returns
- ○Change to a lower gear immediately
Correct answer
Ease off the accelerator gently and hold the steering straight until grip returns
Sudden braking or steering inputs can make the skid worse. Easing off the accelerator gradually reduces speed so the tyres can regain contact with the road surface.
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