Revision question · The road

You're driving in heavy rain. Why do you need to increase your distance from the vehicle in front?

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To prevent rain from entering the vehicle's braking system

To let other motorists move into the gap

To allow for an increased stopping distance

To reduce the risk of water spraying into the filters

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To allow for an increased stopping distanceThis was the right answer

Tyres have less grip on a wet road, so stopping distances are at least double those on dry roads and may require a larger margin. Reduce speed, use the appropriate lights and allow the actual vehicle enough space to stop safely.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least double, not capped at twice dry distances. Large vehicles can need more than the minimum time-gap example.Rule 227Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least double, not capped at twice dry distances. Large vehicles can need more than the minimum time-gap example.

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