Which of the following factors increases your chances of hydroplaning when driving in rain?

When driving in rainy conditions, hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose traction with the road surface and instead ride on a layer of water. This can lead to a significant loss of control over the vehicle and poses a safety risk.

The factors that increase the chances of hydroplaning include tires with inadequate air pressure and tires with worn tread.

Tires with inadequate air pressure can reduce the contact patch between the tire and the road. When tires are under-inflated, they may bulge and have a larger surface area which increases the likelihood of the tire becoming overwhelmed by water on the road, leading to hydroplaning.

Worn tread also significantly increases the likelihood of hydroplaning. Tread patterns are designed to channel water away from the contact surface of the tire, and as the tread wears down, its ability to effectively displace water decreases. This means that a vehicle is more likely to ride on top of the water, losing traction.

Therefore, the combination of inadequate air pressure and worn tread leads to a heightened risk of hydroplaning during rain, making the assertion that both are correct factors contributing to hydroplaning accurate.