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Water over road

Water over road

Water may be flowing over the road ahead. Slow down; after driving through water, test your brakes to dry them.

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Practice questions with this sign

What does this sign mean?

  1. Water may be flowing over the road ahead (Correct answer)
  2. A car wash ahead
  3. A boat launch ahead
  4. A lake view lookout ahead

Explanation: This sign warns that water may cross the road. Slow down and be ready for a wet, slippery surface.

You drove slowly through water at the place this sign warns of. What should you do next?

  1. Test your brakes to dry them, when it is safe (Correct answer)
  2. Speed up to shake the water off
  3. Turn on your hazard lights for 1 km
  4. Pump the gas pedal several times

Explanation: Wet brakes may not work well. When safe, test them, for example with a firm stop at 50 km/h, to dry them out.

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Slippery when wet

The pavement is slippery when wet. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.