How should you adjust your speed in changing weather conditions?

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How should you adjust your speed in changing weather conditions?

In changing weather, your speed must match the conditions. Rain, fog, snow, and ice reduce traction and visibility, which increases braking distances and the time you have to react. Because of that, you should drive more slowly than the posted limit when those conditions are present and leave extra space between you and the vehicle ahead. If conditions become too poor to travel safely at any reasonable speed, slow down further or find a safe place to stop until it’s safer to continue. The key idea is using a speed that reflects how the weather affects your ability to control the vehicle and stop safely.

In changing weather, your speed must match the conditions. Rain, fog, snow, and ice reduce traction and visibility, which increases braking distances and the time you have to react. Because of that, you should drive more slowly than the posted limit when those conditions are present and leave extra space between you and the vehicle ahead. If conditions become too poor to travel safely at any reasonable speed, slow down further or find a safe place to stop until it’s safer to continue. The key idea is using a speed that reflects how the weather affects your ability to control the vehicle and stop safely.

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