Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

What should you prioritize when driving in adverse weather conditions?

1. Speed

2. Visibility

3. Following other vehicles closely

4. Using high beams

The correct answer is: Visibility

Prioritizing visibility when driving in adverse weather conditions is crucial for safe driving. Adverse conditions such as rain, fog, snow, or sleet can significantly reduce your ability to see the road, other vehicles, and any potential hazards. Ensuring that you maintain visibility allows you to react appropriately to changes in the environment and to assess the behavior of other drivers around you. When visibility is impaired, it's important to adjust your driving habits accordingly. This might involve using your windshield wipers when it's raining, turning on your low-beam headlights to help others see you, and reducing your speed to give yourself more time to react to obstacles. Taking these precautions can help prevent accidents and keep both you and other road users safer. In contrast, prioritizing speed or following other vehicles closely can lead to dangerous situations, as these actions reduce reaction time and increase the risk of collisions. Using high beams in conditions with reduced visibility is also usually counterproductive because it can create glare for other drivers and further decrease overall visibility.