Visibility and Road Hazards
What does the phenomenon of aquaplaning consist of?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A In the overheating of the brakes
- ✓ In the tyre losing contact with the road due to a layer of water
- C In the fogging of the windscreen
- D In a loss of tyre pressure
Why this is the correct answer
In aquaplaning a layer of water comes between the tyre and the road, so the tyre loses contact with the surface and braking and steering become ineffective.
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