When driving in adverse weather conditions you should

• A. Turn off auxiliary brake
• B. Increase following distance
• C. Turn on hazard lights
• D. Use high beams only

Answer: (A)

In adverse weather, you need more time and space to stop safely because road grip and visibility are reduced. The best practice is to increase the following distance so you have a longer stopping distance if the vehicle ahead slows or stops suddenly. This extra space helps prevent rear-end collisions when braking distances grow on slick surfaces.

Turning off the auxiliary brake would weaken your braking capability when you might need it most, which is not advisable in bad conditions. Turning on hazard lights while you’re moving can confuse other drivers, since these lights are meant to signal a stalled or disabled vehicle. Using high beams in poor weather tends to cause glare and reduce visibility for you and others, so they’re not recommended. In bad weather, stick to normal low beams and drive more slowly while increasing the distance to the vehicle ahead.