Rules of the Road
How should you adjust your following distance in wet or slippery conditions?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: medium.
Answer: Wet roads significantly increase braking distance. Double the following distance (minimum 4 seconds) in rain or on wet roads.
- A. No change - brakes work the same in rain
- B. Halve it to react faster
- C. At least double the dry-condition following distance - correct
- D. Move to 1 second only
Explanation
Wet roads significantly increase braking distance. Double the following distance (minimum 4 seconds) in rain or on wet roads.
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