On a wet road, which practices help you maintain control?

• A. Accelerate to feel safe
• B. Stay in the same lane at a constant speed
• C. Reduce speed, avoid hard braking, and increase following distance; use gentle steering inputs
• D. Use aggressive steering

Answer: (C)

On wet roads the tires have less grip, so smooth, controlled driving is key. Slowing down gives your tires more traction and time to react, reducing the chance of skidding. Avoiding hard braking prevents the tires from locking up and losing control. Increasing following distance gives you extra room to stop if the car ahead slows or stops, since stopping distances are longer on wet pavement. Using gentle steering inputs means making gradual, smooth turns rather than sudden, sharp moves, which helps keep the tires from slipping and helps you stay in control. Together, these practices keep you within the tires’ grip limits and reduce the risk of losing control.