Smoke from a nearby fire drifts across the road and visibility drops sharply. What should you do?

• A.Speed up to get through the smoke quickly
• B.Drive with no lights so others notice the smoke
• C.Follow the vehicle ahead at very close range
• D.Slow down, turn on low-beam headlights, and be ready to stop; pull off safely if you cannot see

Why

Smoke can cut visibility as severely as fog. Use low beams, slow down greatly, and stop off the road in a safe place if visibility becomes too poor to continue.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Driving in Adverse Conditions · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-180).

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