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Weather and visibilityQuestion 343 of 424

How do stopping distances in wet weather compare with dry roads?

  1. They are about the same if your tyres are new
  2. They are at least double
  3. They are about 50% longer
  4. They are at least ten times longer
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Correct answer: They are at least double

Tyres grip less on a wet road. Stopping distances are at least double those on a dry road.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Driving in adverse weather conditions (226 to 237), Rule 227

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026