Lesson 36 of 59 · Dutch traffic rules

Rain Regen: afstand verdubbelen

De regel · The rule

On a wet road double your following distance to at least 4 seconds, and slow down in heavy rain.

RVV 1990 art. 19
DIM
DIM
Speed limit 80 km/h (A1)
Speed limit 80 km/h (A1)

Why this rule exists

Water between tyre and road halves your grip: braking takes much longer.

Test yourself

Kees' three questions on this rule, the “Wist je dat?” facts and his tip come with the drive, in Voorrah! Pro.

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