Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

Driving through deep puddles can allow water to enter the brake drum, which may cause the brakes to stop working or work poorly.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Chapter 6, Section 4 of the Rules of the Road states: "Driving through deep puddles can allow water to enter the brake drum, which may cause the brakes to stop working or work poorly, so avoid them."

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions

Hikari

Wait, water getting in the brakes? That sounds like an exaggeration.

Misaki

Actually, it's true. When you drive through deep puddles, water can enter the brake drum and make your brakes fail or work poorly.

Hikari

Oh wow, so they can literally stop working?

Misaki

Exactly. That's why you should always avoid deep puddles when you can.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第４節悪天候など) · １雨の日の運転（６）

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