Question

On wet roads, how much should the three-seconds-plus rule be increased?

a) 5 seconds
b) 7 seconds
c) 10 seconds
d) 12 seconds

Answer 1

On wet roads, the three-seconds-plus rule should be increased to 10 seconds to account for longer reaction and stopping distances.

Step-by-step explanation:

When driving on wet roads, it is recommended to increase the following distance from the standard three-seconds-plus rule. On wet roads, reaction time and stopping distance are greater than on dry roads. The answer is (c) 10 seconds. This increase accounts for the extra distance your vehicle travels during the time it takes to recognize a hazard and react to it, as well as the increased stopping distance on wet surfaces.