In rain, what should you do to your following distance?

In rain, what should you do to your following distance?

• A. Decrease following distance.
• B. Maintain the same following distance.
• C. Increase following distance.
• D. Stop immediately.

Answer: (C)

Rain makes roads slick and tires take longer to stop, and spray can reduce visibility. Because of that, you want more space ahead to react and brake safely. Increasing your following distance gives you the time needed to slow gradually if the car in front slows or stops. In wet conditions, aim for about four seconds or more between you and the vehicle ahead, and even more in heavy rain or low visibility. Decreasing the gap or keeping the same distance leaves you with insufficient room to stop, so increasing the distance is the best approach.

Rain makes roads slick and tires take longer to stop, and spray can reduce visibility. Because of that, you want more space ahead to react and brake safely. Increasing your following distance gives you the time needed to slow gradually if the car in front slows or stops. In wet conditions, aim for about four seconds or more between you and the vehicle ahead, and even more in heavy rain or low visibility. Decreasing the gap or keeping the same distance leaves you with insufficient room to stop, so increasing the distance is the best approach.