If you are driving on wet pavement and are forced to brake abruptly, what is the main risk you must anticipate?

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On wet pavement, tire adherence is drastically reduced due to the film of water forming between the rubber and the asphalt. When braking hard, there is a high risk that the braking force will exceed the available grip, causing the wheels to lock. If the wheels lock (stop rotating and drag), the vehicle will skid, and most dangerously, the driver will lose steering ability, meaning the car will not respond to the steering wheel until the brake is released. While skidding does wear out tires, this is a minor material damage compared to the loss of vehicle control.

If you are driving on wet pavement and are forced to brake abruptly, what is the main risk you must anticipate?

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