Revision question · Safety margins

You're driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?

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The engine will stall

The steering will feel very heavy

The engine noise will increase

The steering will feel very light

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The steering will feel very lightThis was the right answer

If you drive at speed in very wet conditions, your steering may suddenly feel lighter than usual. This means that the tyres have lifted off the surface of the road and are floating on the surface of the water. This is known as aquaplaning. Reduce speed but don’t brake until your steering returns to normal.

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Rule 227Highway Code rule · Light or unresponsive steering in heavy water can mean lost tyre contact; ease off and slow gradually.

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