Which of the following statements is true?
- A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
- You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
- Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
All of the above is true: changing weather means you change how you drive, you slow down in rain and fog, and you stay aware of traffic coming up behind you.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says rain, fog, and snow make it harder to see and be seen, so you reduce speed, brake early, and use low-beam headlights when wipers are needed. It also explains that fog lights give advance warning to drivers behind you, and that when someone tailgates you should let them pass rather than brake suddenly. Together those points support changing your driving for weather, slowing in rain and fog, and paying attention to vehicles behind you.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving. — A change in weather does call for a change in driving, but this choice states only one part of the full answer and leaves out slowing down and watching traffic behind you.
- B. You should slow down when driving in rain and fog. — Slowing down in rain and fog is correct, but this choice alone misses the need to adapt generally and to be aware of vehicles behind you.
- C. Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather. — Being aware of vehicles coming up behind you in bad weather is correct, but this choice alone leaves out changing your driving and reducing speed.
Remember it
When the weather turns, expect three jobs at once: adjust your driving, slow down, and keep an eye on the traffic behind you.