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Your vehicle will not grip the road as under normal conditions. You must reduce the speed, increase the safety distance from other vehicles and reduce the torque on your wheels by driving in the highest gear possible for your speed.

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Q: What would happen if you were driving on a wet road?
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Is road slippery after a long rain?

Definitely because it's wet so, we must take an extra careful in driving a wet road.


What will happen to friction if the road is wet?

The friction will go down drastically.


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The water is shiny, your head lights reflect as if it were a mirror so absence of light is black. Day time has the same answer with the exception that driving into the sun is like driving into a laser beam.


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When driving on a wet or slippery road it can take at least two to three times longer than it would on a dry road?

To stop? Absolutely, in fact up to five times longer in some conditions. To travel from one place to another? Again, yes, if you are driving safely.


What should you do driving on a wet road?

Slow down from your normal speed. Be prepared to stop safely in emergencies.


What can happen to a car traveling on a wet road at 65 mph?

It can reach its destination in good order.


Why is driving on wet roads so difficult?

The amount of friction is reduced. That is one thing that keeps the tires on the road.


What type of road would be safest in wet conditions?

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What would happen if you mowed the law when it was raining?

You would get wet - the wet grass would bung up your lawnmower deck


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