Bad weather can result in which condition?

• A. Increased speed
• B. Better traction
• C. Longer stopping distances
• D. Reduced visibility

Answer: (D)

Bad weather reduces how far you can see on the road. Rain, snow, fog, and spray from other vehicles limit visibility, making it harder to spot hazards, signs, and pedestrians in time. That direct effect is why reduced visibility is the best answer—the most immediate condition caused by poor weather. While wet or snowy conditions can also lengthen stopping distances and reduce traction, those are consequences that stem from poor visibility and slippery surfaces; the statement most clearly describing what weather does to your driving sight is reduced visibility. In practice, respond by slowing down, increasing following distance, using appropriate lights, and scanning more thoroughly to compensate for limited sight distance.