What should a driver do when a vehicle starts to aquaplane?
- Maintain speed to avoid skidding.
- Correct answerEase off the accelerator to slow down.
- Brake firmly in order to slow down.
Explanation
Aquaplaning occurs when driving in wet weather in conditions and a film of water builds up between the road surface and the tyres, which in turn effects the handling of the vehicle. When the vehicle aquaplanes, the steering will seem very ‘loose’. Drivers should stay calm, ease off the accelerator to slow down, but avoid braking if possible. At a slower speed the water will be dispersed and the tyres will regain grip on the road surface.
Read in Chinese
当车辆开始水上滑行时，司机应该怎么做？
- 保持速度以避免打滑。
- 松开油门减速。
- 用力刹车以减速。
水上滑行发生在湿滑天气驾驶时，当路面与轮胎之间形成一层水膜时，会影响车辆的操控。当车辆水上滑行时，方向盘会显得非常“松”。驾驶员应保持冷静，松开油门以减速，但尽量避免刹车。在较低速度下，水会被排开，轮胎将重新获得路面抓地力。