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Sometimes when you're riding in heavy rain your tyres cannot displace the water fast enough. When this happens, water builds up between your tyres and the road - known as aquaplaning. What should you do to keep control when this happens?

Possible Answers:
a. Use your rear brakes gently
b. Steer to the crown of the road
c. Ease off the throttle smoothly
d. Change up to a higher gear

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