In which conditions will your overall stopping distance increase?
- A In the rain
- B In fog
- C At night
- D In strong winds
Why this is the answer
Extra care should be taken in wet weather. On wet roads, your stopping distance could be double that in dry conditions.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- In fog — Fog cuts how far you can see, but the distance the car needs in order to stop is unchanged.
- C
- At night — Darkness shortens your view, not your grip.
- D
- In strong winds — Wind can push you off line, but it does not lengthen your braking distance.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 12
- The Highway Code — rule 126
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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