Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

On rainy days, the road surface becomes slippery, which increases the stopping distance of vehicles.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The text states, "On rainy days, the road surface becomes slippery, which increases the stopping distance of vehicles." When the road surface is wet and slippery, vehicle brakes become less effective and the stopping distance increases.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka

Hmm, stopping distance… I thought modern brakes work the same even in the rain?

Hikari

That's true. When the road's wet and slippery, brakes become less effective and cars need more distance to stop.

Momoka

So even if the driver reacts quickly, the car won't stop as fast!

Hikari

Right. That's why you need to be extra cautious around roads on rainy days.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第６節雨の日などに歩くとき) · ２雨の日などは、路面が滑るために、自動車の停止距離が長くなつたり、歩行者も転びやすくなつたりして危険ですから

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