Question 1417 · Road safety

What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

1. Stop at the side of the road and wait until the braking system dries up completely.
2. Make a strong and sudden brake and check if the brakes are responding.
3. Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.
4. Continue driving normally, because there is no connection between water and the braking system’s efficiency.

Correct answer: Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.

Appears in the exam for: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Motorcycle (A1), Car (B)

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