Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving in very heavy rain. How will your overall stopping distance be affected?

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It will be at least double the dry-weather stopping distance

It will be half the dry-weather stopping distance

It will be up to ten times the dry-weather stopping distance

It will have no effect on the overall stopping distance

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It will be at least double the dry-weather stopping distanceThis was the right answer

In heavy rain, the road will be wet and there may be pooling surface water. This will reduce the grip the tyres have on the road and will at least double the distance it takes to stop. Take this increased stopping distance into account while driving. Double the separation distance you'd leave in dry conditions.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 126Highway Code rule · At least double the dry gap and stopping distance on wet roads.Rule 227Highway Code rule · At least double the dry gap and stopping distance on wet roads.

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