Wet roadways can cause…?
- All of these ✓
- Hydroplaning
- Loss of traction
- Poor visibility
Answer: A. All of these
All of these — hydroplaning, loss of traction and poor visibility — can result from wet roadways.
Why this is the answer
The Rain section explains that wet surfaces become slippery, and as more rain falls the tires make less contact with the road. With too much water, or too much speed, the tires can ride on top of the water — hydroplaning — and control becomes very difficult. The same section says rain reduces visibility. So wet roads can bring hydroplaning, reduced grip and poorer visibility together, which is why the inclusive choice is the best answer.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Hydroplaning — Hydroplaning is one wet-road problem mentioned in the handbook, but it does not cover the loss of grip and reduced visibility that rain also causes.
- C. Loss of traction — Loss of traction is only one effect of wet roads; the handbook also describes hydroplaning and poorer visibility in rain.
- D. Poor visibility — Poor visibility is only one effect of rain; wet roads can also cause hydroplaning and reduced tire contact with the road.
Remember it
Think of wet weather as a package: water on the road can lift tires, cut grip and make it harder to see.
Official handbook: Official MTO Driver's Handbook, Driving at night and in bad weather – Rain