Question 8156
You are driving on a roadway where, due to fog, the pavement is wet and slippery. What should your driving be like?
- The same as when the roadway is dry, since the tires do not lose grip.
- Smooth, without sudden movements, increasing the safe following distance, as well as reducing speed.
- Dynamic, at a high speed to keep the wheels from skidding.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Smooth, without sudden movements, increasing the safe following distance, as well as reducing speed.
Fog makes the asphalt wet and reduces tire grip, even when it is not raining. That is why you should drive smoothly, without sudden braking, acceleration, or steering, slow down, and leave more distance behind the vehicle ahead, which is also harder to see. Driving faster makes the wheels more likely to slip. In the image, the roadway is wet and fog obscures the road.
Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial · Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial