On a wet road, the most important adjustment is to:

• A.Slow down and increase the space around your vehicle
• B.Drive faster to spend less time in the rain
• C.Follow the car ahead more closely for guidance
• D.Use cruise control to hold a steady speed

Why

Wet pavement lengthens stopping distance and raises the risk of skidding and hydroplaning. Slowing down is the single best protection.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Driving in Bad Weather · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-165).

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More Adverse Conditions & Emergencies questions

• At night, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:
• When following another vehicle at night, dim your high beams when you are within:
• California law requires you to turn on your headlights whenever:
• A wet road is most slippery:
• Your car begins to hydroplane. You should: