When driving in poor conditions, which actions are recommended?

When driving in poor conditions, which actions are recommended?

• A. Speed up to reach your destination quickly.
• B. Maintain your regular speed but stay alert.
• C. Slow down, increase following distance, and be extra cautious at intersections and curves.
• D. Drive as you normally would; conditions don't affect safety.

Answer: (C)

Poor conditions reduce traction and visibility, which means your stopping distance increases and your reaction time is shorter. The best approach is to slow down to a safe speed, increase the following distance to at least four seconds, and be extra cautious at intersections and curves where hazards can appear suddenly and traction is more easily lost. Slower speed helps you maintain control and reduces stopping distance, while more space ahead gives you room to brake gradually if the vehicle in front slows or stops. Intersections and curves demand extra care because the road surface can be slick and sightlines limited, so you should anticipate potential hazards and proceed gently. Rushing or maintaining your usual speed ignores these risks, making a loss of control more likely.

Poor conditions reduce traction and visibility, which means your stopping distance increases and your reaction time is shorter. The best approach is to slow down to a safe speed, increase the following distance to at least four seconds, and be extra cautious at intersections and curves where hazards can appear suddenly and traction is more easily lost. Slower speed helps you maintain control and reduces stopping distance, while more space ahead gives you room to brake gradually if the vehicle in front slows or stops. Intersections and curves demand extra care because the road surface can be slick and sightlines limited, so you should anticipate potential hazards and proceed gently. Rushing or maintaining your usual speed ignores these risks, making a loss of control more likely.