When riding a moped and coming across puddles or pools of water on the roadway, how must you proceed?

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When going through puddles or pools of water on a two-wheeled vehicle such as a moped, the risk of aquaplaning and of a sudden loss of grip is high. To maintain stability, the correct approach is to reduce speed in advance and cross the puddle at a slow, steady pace, without sudden acceleration or braking. Accelerating to get through as soon as possible using momentum is a mistake, because the drive wheel slips easily, destabilizes the moped and can cause a fall. Taking your feet off the footrests to avoid getting wet is also dangerous: it breaks your balance, raises the center of gravity and reduces the rider's capacity to react.

When riding a moped and coming across puddles or pools of water on the roadway, how must you proceed?

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