Wet road braking — Rhode Island Permit Test

Wet road braking on the Rhode Island permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

On wet or icy roads braking distance is much longer because of reduced traction, so you must drive slower.

Tires that slide on ice keep the car moving long after the brake is pressed.

It is important to realize that on wet or icy roads the braking distance will be much longer because of reduced traction.

Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.28

Roads are especially slippery when it first starts to rain, because oil, rubber, dirt and water combine.

The first few minutes of a shower turn built-up oil into a slick film.

Oil, rubber, dirt, and water combine to make roads especially slippery when it first starts to rain.

Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.28

On the test

Why is braking distance much longer on wet or icy roads?

Traction is reduced. Tires that slide on ice keep the car moving long after the brake is pressed. Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.28: “It is important to realize that on wet or icy roads the braking distance will be much longer because of reduced traction.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, published by the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.