Revision question · The road

You're driving on a motorway after it's been raining heavily. What should you do if spray is being thrown up, causing poor visibility?

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Keep a two-second gap

Reduce your separation distance

Remove spray-suppression equipment

Use dipped headlights

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When visibility is poor or the road is wet, leave a greater separation distance - at least a four-second time gap from the vehicle in front. You should also reduce speed and use dipped headlights.

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Rule 226Highway Code rule · Poor visibility requires headlights, reduced speed and a larger gap; two seconds is not enough in these wet conditions.Rule 227Highway Code rule · Poor visibility requires headlights, reduced speed and a larger gap; two seconds is not enough in these wet conditions.

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