It starts to rain and the road becomes slick. How should you adjust your speed and following distance?

• A.Increase your following distance and reduce speed
• B.Keep the same gap because rain does not affect stopping
• C.Follow closer so the driver ahead can see you
• D.Speed up to spend less time in the rain

Why

Wet roads increase stopping distance and reduce traction. Slow down and leave more space ahead so you have time and room to stop safely.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-025).

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• What is the speed limit in a Pennsylvania school zone when it is in effect?
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