PEI Class 5 Driver Knowledge · Question
How should you adjust your following distance when driving on a wet, snow-covered, or icy road?
Tires need more distance to stop on wet, snowy, or icy surfaces because grip is reduced. Increase the time-gap to the vehicle ahead so that you still have room
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Question: How should you adjust your following distance when driving on a wet, snow-covered, or icy road?
Answer options:
- Decrease the following distance so you do not lose sight of the vehicle ahead ✅ Increase the following distance to allow for longer stopping distances
- Keep the same distance as on dry pavement
- Drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead and ignore distance
Correct answer: Increase the following distance to allow for longer stopping distances
Explanation: Tires need more distance to stop on wet, snowy, or icy surfaces because grip is reduced. Increase the time-gap to the vehicle ahead so that you still have room to brake safely if it slows or stops suddenly.
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