Rain driving — Maine Permit Test

Maine's manual says wet roads can be as dangerous as icy roads, so always reduce your speed when roads are wet.

On a wet road you need more distance to stop and may skid on a sharp turn.

Wet roads can be as dangerous as icy roads, so always reduce your speed during wet road conditions.

Roads are more dangerous at the start of a light rain, when road oil and water mix into a greasy film.

The first drops lift the oil off the pavement before the rain can wash it away.

Roads are more dangerous at the start of a light rain when road oil and water mix to form a greasy film on the road.

In rain, signal all turns and begin braking well in advance so other drivers know what you plan to do.

A sudden stop on a wet road gives the driver behind less grip and less time to stop too.

Signal all turns and begin braking well in advance so other drivers will know what you are planning to do.

In most cars, hydroplaning may begin at speeds as low as 30 to 40 mph.

Many drivers think it only happens at highway speed and keep going fast on wet town roads.

In most cars, hydroplaning may begin at speeds as low as 30 to 40 MPH and the severity increases with any increase in speed to a point that your tires may be totally riding on a film of water.

According to the manual, wet roads can be as dangerous as what?

Icy roads. On a wet road you need more distance to stop and may skid on a sharp turn. Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.117: “Wet roads can be as dangerous as icy roads, so always reduce your speed during wet road conditions.”