Sharing the Road & Adverse Conditions

In fog, high beams reflect off the water droplets and create glare that reduces your visibility. Low beams or dedicated fog lights aim downward and let you see the road better. You should also slow down, increase following distance, and avoid using hazard flashers while moving, since they can confuse other drivers.

Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on a film of water and lose contact with the pavement. Slamming the brakes or jerking the wheel can cause a skid; instead, gently lift off the gas and hold the wheel steady until traction returns. Reducing speed in the rain and keeping good tire tread help prevent it.

Florida statute requires a motor vehicle passing a bicycle to leave at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and the rider. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !You should also slow down, increase following distance, and avoid using hazard flashers while moving, since they can confuse other drivers.

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