Question Hydroplaning: Answers Rarely occurs with large trucks. Usually happens when vehicles are traveling faster than 65 mph. Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway. Explanation Hydroplaning is an effect in which a vehicle's tires lose traction with the surface of the road and instead glide along a layer of water. There does not have to be a large amount of water on the road for this to occur. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Arkansas Double ,