What should a driver do after passing through a flooded section of road?
- A Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes.
- B Apply the brakes firmly to check if they are still effective.
- C Apply the handbrake gradually to dry out the rear brakes only.
- D Increase the speed of the vehicle to dry out the brakes.
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Correct answer: Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes..
When driving through a flooded section of road; brakes may become less effective. If this happens; test brakes to ensure that they have not been affected by the water ? check mirrors before doing so. If they have been affected; press gently on the brake pedal when driving until they dry out and return to normal.
When driving through a flooded section of road; brakes may become less effective. If this happens; test brakes to ensure that they have not been affected by the water ? check mirrors before doing so. If they have been affected; press gently on the brake pedal when driving until they dry out and return to normal.