You are driving a passenger car during a heavy rain. Which of the following actions should you take after driving into a rut filled with water?

Description

Pt. 2.2.2 of Division II of the Detailed training programme for persons applying for a category B driving licence, Annex No. 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy of 13 July 2012 on the training of persons applying for driving licences, instructors and lecturers (Item 1019).

Explanation

Correct answer: Smoothly decrease the speed.

Driving into a deep rut filled with water, especially at high speed, risks causing aquaplaning. This is a phenomenon where the tyre loses contact with the road surface, floating on a layer of water. You should then take your foot off the accelerator, not brake sharply, and keep the steering wheel straight so that you do not lose control of the vehicle when you regain grip.

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