» You should increase your following distance when:

You should increase your following distance when:

You are driving whilst being drunk.
You are behind a small vehicle.
You are driving slowly.
You are driving under the rain.
Explanation

You should always increase your following distance when it's raining, as wet roads can become slippery and your stopping distance will be longer. Drive more slowly and maintain a greater distance from the vehicle ahead to reduce the risk of rear-end collisions.

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