Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road?
- Correct answerThe tyres have less road grip than in dry weather.
- The suspension of the vehicle is lighter in wet weather.
- The brake fluid is less effective in wet weather.
- The tyres have more grip than in dry weather.
Explanation
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.
Read in Chinese
为什么在湿滑路面上停车需要更长时间？
- 轮胎在湿滑天气下的抓地力比干燥天气差。
- 车辆的悬挂在潮湿天气下较轻。
- 刹车油在潮湿天气中效果较差。
- 这些轮胎比在干燥天气中具有更好的抓地力。
在湿滑路面驾驶时，轮胎的抓地力会降低，可能导致显著增加的制动距离。驾驶员应注意这些情况并降低车速，因为快速停车可能导致打滑。
