Revision question · Safety margins

When will your overall stopping distance increase?

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When it's raining

When it's sunny

When it's dark

When it's windy

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Wet roads reduce tyre grip, and stopping distances will be at least double those on a dry road. Leave a larger gap, slow down and brake smoothly while upright. Standing water, mud or other poor conditions can require still more space.

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Rule 227Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least doubled, not capped at twice the dry distance.

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