Safe and Economical Driving
In rain, fog, snow, or at night, the safety gap to the vehicle ahead:
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A Should be reduced so as not to lose sight of the vehicle
- ✓ Should be increased by at least one second
- C Should not be changed
- D Only lateral distance matters
Why this is the correct answer
When it rains, snows, is foggy, or at night, you should leave at least one extra second, since stopping distance increases.
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