Question

what is the cause of hydroplaning? *
a layer of water between the tires and the road
a layer of dirt between the tires and the road
a pocket of air between the tires and the road
a layer of gravel between the tires and the road
what are three things a driver can do to prevent hydroplaning? *
slow down in advance of standing water
increase your speed
properly maintain your tires and tread
drive in tracks left by vehicles in front of you
follow someone closely
what causes most skids to occur on a slippery surface? *
progressive or smooth acceleration
braking too hard
turning slowly
driving slowly

Explanation:

Hydroplaning occurs when there is a layer of water between the tires and the road. To prevent it, a driver can slow down in advance of standing water (reducing speed gives tires better contact), properly maintain tires and tread (good tread helps displace water), and drive in tracks left by vehicles in front (as the water may be less deep there). Skids on slippery surfaces are often caused by braking too hard as it can lock wheels and reduce traction.

Answer:

1. A. A layer of water between the tires and the road
2. Slow down in advance of standing water, Properly maintain your tires and tread, Drive in tracks left by vehicles in front of you
3. B. Braking too hard