Question 3599
Does braking distance increase when driving on a wet road surface?
- Yes, up to twice as much.
- No, it is the same as on a dry roadway.
- Yes, up to 10 times as much.
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Correct answer: Yes, up to twice as much.
On a wet roadway, the distance needed to brake can be approximately twice as long as on a dry roadway. The increase depends on traction and on road and vehicle conditions.