Revision question · The road

You're driving on a motorway in heavy rain. What could cause your steering to become unresponsive?

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Water reducing the tyres' grip on the road

Tyres becoming hotter in the bad weather

Braking gently and in good time

Water entering the braking system

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Water reducing the tyres' grip on the roadThis was the right answer

If a build-up of water prevents the tyres from gripping the road, the steering can become unresponsive. If this happens, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

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Rule 227Highway Code rule · Light or unresponsive steering in heavy rain can signal aquaplaning: ease off and slow gradually, without abrupt braking or steering.

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