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In heavy rain, you should increase your following distance mainly because:
- A.Other drivers always slow down in rain
- B.Wet roads improve tire grip at high speed
- C.Stopping distance increases and visibility decreases on wet roads
- D.Rain makes speed limits higher
Correct answer
C. Stopping distance increases and visibility decreases on wet roads
Why
Wet pavement lengthens stopping distance and rain reduces how far you can see. More space gives you time to react and stop safely.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Adverse Conditions · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-172).