Question 5386
In case of rain, is it advisable to increase the safe following distance from the vehicle traveling ahead?
- Yes, because the braking distance increases.
- Only on high-speed roads, but not on urban roads or conventional roads
- No, because the braking distance decreases.
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Correct answer: Yes, because the braking distance increases.
Yes. On wet surfaces, tires have less grip, and braking distance can be twice as long as on dry surfaces. Since you need more room to stop, you leave more space between you and the vehicle ahead. This applies on any road, including in cities and on conventional roads (carreteras convencionales).