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New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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A sudden downpour becomes so heavy that you can barely see the road ahead, even with the wipers on high. What should you do?
Correct answer: Pull off the road in a safe place and wait until you can see well again
Why
You must be able to stop within the distance that you can see. In very heavy rain you may see little more than 200 feet, and at that range the manual says 30 mph is the most you can drive safely. When even that is too fast, leave the road where other drivers can see your car, turn on your flashers, and wait. Do not stop just past a hill or a curve.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Low visibility · p. 26
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