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Alabama Class D Learner License Practice Test
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Rain reduces visibility and traction. How should following distance change?
Blue car A follows silver car B to the right on a wet two-way road. Rain strokes are visible; no following time, gap bracket or driving instruction is shown.
Correct answer: Increase the gap beyond the ordinary minimum.
Why
Reduced traction and visibility lengthen the time and distance needed to respond safely.
Verified against Alabama Driver Manual · Extra space in poor conditions · p. 38
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