Question 8122
When it rains, how do the vehicle's tires grip the roadway?
- They grip the same as when it is not raining.
- They grip the roadway less.
- They grip the roadway more.
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Correct answer: They grip the roadway less.
They have less grip. Wet asphalt is more slippery, and when it starts raining, the water mixes with dirt on the road surface to form mud. That is why braking is less effective and you must drive more slowly.