In heavy rain you should:

Question: In heavy rain you should:

Answer options:

• Use cruise control ✅ Reduce speed and increase following distance
• Use hazard lights while moving
• Drive in the right lane only

Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance

Explanation: Reducing your speed and increasing your following distance is correct because heavy rain significantly decreases tire traction and visibility, raising the risk of hydroplaning. Under the Highway Safety Code, drivers must adapt their speed to weather conditions. Cruise control must be avoided in the rain because it can cause a sudden loss of control if the vehicle hydroplanes. Hazard lights should not be used while moving as they can confuse other drivers, and restricting yourself to the right lane is unnecessary and potentially unsafe if water pools there. SAAQ exams frequently test these adverse weather safety practices to ensure drivers know how to prevent traction loss.