Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

Paved roads at the beginning of rainfall are relatively non-slippery, so you may drive at normal speed.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states: "Paved roads at the beginning of rainfall are prone to slipping, so be careful." At the start of rain, oil and other substances on the road surface rise up, making it even more slippery. Driving at normal speed is dangerous.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions

Hikari
Hikari
It just started sprinkling, so the road's barely wet—normal speed is fine, yeah?
Misaki
Misaki
That's actually false. The Rules say paved roads at the start of rain are extra slippery because oil and debris rise to the surface.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so it's *more* dangerous when it first starts raining?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Those first few minutes are the trickiest—slow down immediately, even if it looks like just a drizzle.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第４節 悪天候など) · １ 雨の日の運転（４）

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