Revision question · Safety margins

After riding through shallow flood water, you notice your motorcycle's brakes aren't working properly. What would be the best way to dry them out?

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Ride slowly, braking lightly

Ride quickly, braking harshly

Stop and dry them with a cloth

Stop and wait for a few minutes

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Ride slowly, braking lightlyThis was the right answer

You can help to dry out brakes by riding slowly and applying light pressure to the brake pedal/lever. Don't ride at normal speeds until they're working normally again.

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Rule 121Highway Code rule · After safe shallow-water passage, test brakes and dry gently while moving slowly; do not resume normal speed until braking works.

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