Question 5678
What must you keep in mind if you have to drive in the rain?
- You must drive without taking any special precautions when the first drops fall.
- You must reduce your speed and the safe following distance.
- You must see clearly and make yourself seen.
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Correct answer: You must see clearly and make yourself seen.
In rain, you see less clearly and others have a harder time seeing you. To see clearly, use the windshield wipers, clear fogged windows with the climate control system, and keep the windows and mirrors clean. To be seen, turn on your lights and keep the headlights and rear lights clean. Take extra care from the first raindrops, and increase your safe following distance, rather than reducing it. In the image, the rear lights of the cars ahead are clearly visible in the downpour.