Revision question · Safety margins

Sometimes when you're riding in heavy rain your tyres can't displace the water fast enough. When this happens, water builds up between your tyres and the road - known as aquaplaning. What should you do to keep control when this happens?

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Use your rear brakes gently

Steer to the crown of the road

Ease off the throttle smoothly

Change up to a higher gear

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Ease off the throttle smoothlyThis was the right answer

If your motorcycle starts to aquaplane, ease off the throttle smoothly. Don't brake or turn the steering until tyre grip has been restored.

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Let the tyres regain contactReviewed guidance summary · This is loss of contact through water, not simply an ordinary braking skid.

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