After driving through deep water you should:

Question: After driving through deep water you should:

Answer options:

• Drive normally ✅ Test the brakes gently — they may be wet
• Use cruise control
• Brake hard once

Correct answer: Test the brakes gently — they may be wet

Explanation: Driving through deep water can get brake components wet, significantly reducing their stopping power. Testing the brakes gently dries them out by generating friction and heat, restoring normal stopping capability. Driving normally or using cruise control is dangerous because it ignores the immediate risk of decreased braking ability, while braking hard once can cause the vehicle to skid on a wet road surface. ICBC guidelines instruct drivers to lightly apply the brakes after passing through deep water to dry them safely. On the Class 7 knowledge test, expect questions highlighting vehicle control and safe driving adjustments during wet weather conditions.