Question 8149
When driving in the rain, visibility is reduced, especially in heavy rain. What precautions must you take?
- You must drive over the longitudinal white lines or markings on the road to maintain the proper path of travel.
- You must increase your safe following distance and reduce your speed.
- You must not open the windows to keep the glass from fogging up.
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Correct answer: You must increase your safe following distance and reduce your speed.
In heavy rain, you see what is happening ahead later and the tires have less grip, so braking distance increases. That is why you should slow down and increase your safe following distance. Painted lines and markings are very slippery when wet, so you should avoid driving on them.