Weather changes everything: grip, visibility, stopping distance and how much time other road users have to react. This guide keeps the key rules simple.
The test wants you to choose the safer speed and bigger gap when rain, ice, fog, spray, wind or darkness makes the road harder to read.
Bad-weather questions test whether the learner understands how conditions change the risk, not just whether they know it is raining or foggy.
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Wet roads reduce grip and make stopping take longer. Leave more space, slow down and watch for spray from large vehicles.
On ice, stopping distances can be far longer. Pull away gently, steer smoothly and avoid harsh braking or acceleration.
Use dipped headlights in poor visibility and fog lights only when visibility is seriously reduced. Switch fog lights off when conditions improve.
How far should you leave in wet weather?
At least double the normal following distance.
When should fog lights be used?
Only when visibility is seriously reduced, and they should be switched off when visibility improves.
