You're following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. What should you do if another driver overtakes you and pulls into the safe gap you've allowed?

Explanation

"Wet weather will affect the time it takes for you to stop. If another vehicle pulls into the gap you've left, ease back until you've regained the stopping distance that's appropriate for the conditions."

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Accepted Answer

Drop back to regain a safe distance

Question Category: Band 1 road procedure

You're following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. What should you do if another driver overtakes you and pulls into the safe gap you've allowed?