Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must __ to stop your vehicle safely?

• A. Increase your following distance
• B. Increase speed
• C. Brake hard immediately
• D. Use high beams

Answer: (A)

In rain, snow, and ice, visibility and traction are reduced, so you must increase your following distance to stop safely. Giving yourself more space behind the vehicle in front provides extra time to spot trouble, react, and stop within the grip your tires still have on a slippery road. Speeding up makes stopping even harder because it lengthens the distance you need to come to a halt. Braking hard on slick surfaces can cause a loss of control or skid. High beams can create glare from precipitation and actually hinder your ability to see, so they don’t help in poor weather. Focus on slowing down and maintaining a larger gap to stay safe.