Question If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should: Answers Accelerate. Not use the brakes. Put the vehicle in reverse. Explanation If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, do not apply the brakes. Instead, slow down by releasing the accelerator and pushing in the clutch. This will help you to regain traction. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Iowa Knowledge Test Class A , Wyoming Knowledge Test Class B , Missouri Double , Virginia Double , Connecticut Tank ,