You are driving a passenger car. How should you behave while driving through a wide puddle?

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Principles of driving technique

Explanation

Correct answer: Reduce the speed smoothly.

Before driving into a large puddle, you should significantly reduce your speed. Driving into water quickly risks losing grip (aquaplaning) and going into a skid. Furthermore, water can get into the braking system, temporarily reducing its effectiveness, and can also splash pedestrians.

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