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Speed and safety marginsQuestion 236 of 424

The road is wet. What should you do with your gap to the vehicle in front?

  1. Keep it the same
  2. Halve it
  3. At least double it
  4. Make it one second
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Correct answer: At least double it

Stopping takes longer on wet roads, so leave at least twice the gap.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 126

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026