You’re travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?

A: It will be doubled

B: It will be halved

C: It will be ten times greater

D: It will be no different

Hint

The road will be very wet and spray from other vehicles will reduce your visibility. Tyre grip will also be reduced, increasing your stopping distance. You should at least double your separation distance.

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