When rain makes the road wet, the safest adjustment is to:

• A.Drive at the same speed and following distance
• B.Follow closer so spray clears your view
• C.Reduce speed and increase following distance
• D.Use cruise control to hold a steady speed

Why

Wet roads increase stopping distance and reduce traction. Slow down and leave more space so you can stop without sliding.

Manual topic: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) - Chapter 3: Learning to Drive · From the Pennsylvania Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (PAC-167).

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More Adverse Conditions & Emergencies questions

• Pennsylvania requires headlights to be on:
• You must also turn on headlights when visibility is less than:
• In Pennsylvania, whenever your windshield wipers are in use due to weather, you must:
• In Pennsylvania, high beams must be dimmed when an oncoming vehicle is within:
• At night on a Pennsylvania road, you come up behind another vehicle. Within what distance must you dim your high beams?