Question 268 · Car theory test
What should a driver do when driving in heavy rain?
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Correct answer
Be aware that the vehicle may slide or aquaplane.
Official explanation
On a wet road, a film of water can build up between the tyres and the road surface. This is called aquaplaning, and it has the effect of reducing the grip of the tyres on the road, which affects the steering and braking. For these reasons, the driver should slow down during and after rain and keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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