Practice question

What is the primary reason why commercial trucks must maintain greater following distance behind other vehicles in rainy weather?

  1. Wet roads reduce tire friction, drastically increasing stopping distance for high-mass vehicles and increasing the risk of jackknifing
  2. Rain makes truck diesel fuel burn 50% slower
  3. Truck windshield wipers operate only at 20 km/h
  4. Air brakes lose all air pressure when wet

Answer: A — Wet roads reduce tire friction, drastically increasing stopping distance for high-mass vehicles and increasing the risk of jackknifing

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