Visibility and Road Hazards
In reduced-visibility conditions, what should the safety distance to the vehicle ahead be?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- ✓ Greater than usual
- B The same as in good weather
- C Smaller, so as not to lose sight of the vehicle
- D It does not matter, it depends on the lane
Why this is the correct answer
In reduced visibility you must keep a greater safety distance than usual, because there is less time to detect the vehicle ahead braking and to react.
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