What should you do if your vehicle is hydroplaning?

When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it means that your tires have lost contact with the road due to water on the surface, creating a layer of water between the tires and the pavement. In this situation, the proper response is to ease off the gas and steer straight. This action helps to regain control of the vehicle without making any sudden movements that could exacerbate the loss of traction.

As you ease off the gas, your tires can begin to make contact with the road surface again, allowing you to regain control of your vehicle. Steering straight also helps stabilize the vehicle and avoid skidding or swerving, which could lead to loss of control and an accident.

The other options, such as braking hard or turning the steering wheel quickly, could lead to a more severe loss of control. Similarly, accelerating would worsen the hydroplaning situation, as it would increase the speed at which the tires are trying to navigate the water on the road, preventing them from regaining traction.