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

What does driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes allow you to do?

You’re following other vehicles in fog. You have your lights on. What else can you do to reduce the chances of being in a collision?

In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?

When are anti-lock brakes of most use to you?

What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?

By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?