What should you do if it’s raining and you’re following this lorry on a motorway?

Explanation: The usual two-second time gap increases to four seconds when the roads are wet. If you stay well back, you’ll

• be able to see past the vehicle
• be out of the spray thrown up by the lorry’s tyres
• give yourself more time to stop if the need arises
• increase your chances of being seen by the lorry driver.

Category: Hazard awareness

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 7, The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 12, Highway Code: Rule 126, Highway Code: Rule 227