Why not lightly press the brakes when hydroplaning?

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Obviously stomping on the brakes and locking the wheels up would only lead to even less control, but why are you not supposed to at least slightly press the brakes in order to decelerate?

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You’re floating on water at the point you start hydroplaning. Braking will lock the tires and could cause the car to go out of control. You won’t be able to steer.

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