What does the phenomenon of aquaplaning consist of?
En español: ¿En qué consiste el fenómeno del aquaplaning?
A
In the overheating of the brakes
B
In the tyre losing contact with the road due to a layer of water
Correct answer
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.
Topic:
Visibility and Road Hazards