Which of the following is a tip for driving in wet weather?

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Which of the following is a tip for driving in wet weather?

Wet roads dramatically reduce traction, so you need more distance to slow down safely. Leaving extra space to brake gives you a safety margin to respond to slower-moving traffic, pooling water, or sudden stops ahead, reducing the chance of rear-end collisions and skidding. This directly addresses the core risk of wet driving: reduced grip and longer stopping distances. Other ideas don’t fit as well because they don’t reliably improve safety in rain. Maintaining the same speed as in dry conditions leaves you with far too little room to stop. Using high beams in rain creates glare on wet surfaces and can actually impair visibility. Pumping the brakes quickly can lead to loss of steering control or wheel lock, especially in cars without modern anti-lock brakes; in wet conditions, smooth, progressive braking is generally safer.

Wet roads dramatically reduce traction, so you need more distance to slow down safely. Leaving extra space to brake gives you a safety margin to respond to slower-moving traffic, pooling water, or sudden stops ahead, reducing the chance of rear-end collisions and skidding. This directly addresses the core risk of wet driving: reduced grip and longer stopping distances.

Other ideas don’t fit as well because they don’t reliably improve safety in rain. Maintaining the same speed as in dry conditions leaves you with far too little room to stop. Using high beams in rain creates glare on wet surfaces and can actually impair visibility. Pumping the brakes quickly can lead to loss of steering control or wheel lock, especially in cars without modern anti-lock brakes; in wet conditions, smooth, progressive braking is generally safer.

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