EmergenciesQuestion 334 of 412

The road is wet and you drive in the rain. What braking distance should you allow?

  1. At least twice the normal distance
  2. The same as normal
  3. Half the normal distance
  4. Five times the normal distance
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Correct answer: At least twice the normal distance

Wet roads give less grip. Leave more space and brake gently so the wheels do not lock.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Rain, page 120

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026