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Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road?

  1. A.The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather.
  2. B.The suspension of the vehicle is lighter in wet weather.
  3. C.The brake fluid is less effective in wet weather.
  4. D.The tyres have more grip than in dry weather.
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Correct answer: A. The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather.

When driving on wet road surfaces the grip of your tyres is reduced which may lead to significantly longer stopping distances. Drivers should be aware of these conditions and reduce speed as stopping quickly may result in skidding.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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