You’ve just gone through deep water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

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Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

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Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

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Hint

Water on the brakes will act as a lubricant, causing them to work less efficiently. Using the brakes lightly as you go along will quickly dry them out.

You’ve just gone through deep water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

Hint

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You’ve just gone through deep water. What should you do to make sure your brakes are working properly?

Accelerate and keep to a high speed for a short time

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

Avoid using the brakes at all for a few miles

Stop for at least an hour to allow them time to dry

Hint

You may also be interested in these theory test questions

You’re driving a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes. How should you apply the footbrake when you need to stop in an emergency?

What should you do when driving in fog?

You’re driving on a wet motorway with surface spray. What lights should you use?

When approaching a right-hand bend, you should keep well to the left. Why is this?

You’re driving along a country road. You see this sign. What should you do after dealing safely with the hazard?

In heavy motorway traffic, the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?